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 6982488 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55415573 epoch_slot_no: 378773 block_no: 6982311 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 45126 time: 2022-03-11 06:57:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae21281f7b502ed4762b9da454c04985c8bc2c8f28cbb32534181d75fba9928aBlock Operator
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