A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6980636 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 55377408 epoch_slot_no: 340608 block_no: 6980459 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 77969 time: 2022-03-10 20:21:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x484404ee5becd13dee02824aaaaee29f7965445d422343f6a542a74cf859d36cBlock Operator
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