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 6981654 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 55398748 epoch_slot_no: 361948 block_no: 6981477 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 18633 time: 2022-03-11 02:17:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b83e60532608eb268ae4dfbfdbe12622dc4c4bead25caab23cac347a82c6098Block Operator
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