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 6982466 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55415226 epoch_slot_no: 378426 block_no: 6982289 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 49091 time: 2022-03-11 06:51:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49a246867b2750feb43e24248bf25a13a789a06a3c395ddd13c7eed2c863c29bBlock Operator
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