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 6984317 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55455162 epoch_slot_no: 418362 block_no: 6984140 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 74033 time: 2022-03-11 17:57:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3236ac995f3b6643eb9b84456c7e30a66d3c6e2115a1507cf2e2436e6c6eeeeBlock Operator
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