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 6981599 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55397522 epoch_slot_no: 360722 block_no: 6981422 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 76257 time: 2022-03-11 01:56:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a270f0433f302bd6de6e527e2b08449f3bb8a4532607c6f665f5800a3b965aBlock Operator
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