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 6981685 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55399409 epoch_slot_no: 362609 block_no: 6981508 slot_leader_id: 6656578 size: 59015 time: 2022-03-11 02:28:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5681f35685ffec06d93b0ebf329b81f9ba65b8db479b730c3c795b7fef0883f8Block Operator
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