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 6981920 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55403738 epoch_slot_no: 366938 block_no: 6981743 slot_leader_id: 5618759 size: 45613 time: 2022-03-11 03:40:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4e80c4c6a45cde5b971e3439f0364b212f78d59e0cd8551a01a465b9a4ff3d1Block Operator
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