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 6980780 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55380537 epoch_slot_no: 343737 block_no: 6980603 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 71254 time: 2022-03-10 21:13:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba3072b6e83236f93dca74ac984f1fcdf4ea393487c8a2956f10993af9451b27Block Operator
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