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 6980683 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55378343 epoch_slot_no: 341543 block_no: 6980506 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 51249 time: 2022-03-10 20:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c4755cc0589a118c21d21924022957ed1837eac504ba7d9f8490e25e4fe8599Block Operator
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