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 6984104 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55450423 epoch_slot_no: 413623 block_no: 6983927 slot_leader_id: 5427477 size: 80436 time: 2022-03-11 16:38:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ce58a6d79d816fd9c59180b9a760ea82c6bb4303b280e8b266ca97b16ce3435Block Operator
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