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 6982234 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55410587 epoch_slot_no: 373787 block_no: 6982057 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 70939 time: 2022-03-11 05:34:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c29789ec6fc86eb8f69f2d8ca24f7a8436a1fc0c6a2770480a609ed7983666bBlock Operator
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