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 6983486 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55437079 epoch_slot_no: 400279 block_no: 6983309 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 77705 time: 2022-03-11 12:56:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc5818dfd9337d064e2eb781e611fcd26377e235193054c8953eca386be44cd9Block Operator
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