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 6981662 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55398864 epoch_slot_no: 362064 block_no: 6981485 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 53354 time: 2022-03-11 02:19:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd688af3dcfc736941073967db1b9184b6d4adf43698a6f24ce4e2d7a9043f87eBlock Operator
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