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 6983516 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 55437813 epoch_slot_no: 401013 block_no: 6983339 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 12635 time: 2022-03-11 13:08:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee5d1c283d1dd4bd593c91cfe8d940d85f665b262342d25eed80b53175ed3c47Block Operator
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