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 6984397 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55457031 epoch_slot_no: 420231 block_no: 6984220 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 52957 time: 2022-03-11 18:28:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa96c9cfb25b8f4e4199e9aa2f86305b0f9cdb6832a290e072dcb406aaa1f78b6Block Operator
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