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 6981309 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55391266 epoch_slot_no: 354466 block_no: 6981132 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 74725 time: 2022-03-11 00:12:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438370c28b95b0832b00e841a3c23ddac150e41ba7c84637aa2eaba7594c4f9bBlock Operator
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