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 6982374 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55413577 epoch_slot_no: 376777 block_no: 6982197 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 67556 time: 2022-03-11 06:24:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a61ddfe4b88bdd4f36edcff46603077d3d4999f75a9f079dfc2bb3c9e69f93Block Operator
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