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 6980788 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55380708 epoch_slot_no: 343908 block_no: 6980611 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 73457 time: 2022-03-10 21:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe5987294ea5c14a58feeff87fdfd08d68f0e961164a866334e7d6692c3cfd8Block Operator
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