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 6984401 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55457088 epoch_slot_no: 420288 block_no: 6984224 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 66477 time: 2022-03-11 18:29:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae3050792e9b9d48fc59e778c7b8e96db1309fa72c21a35a2a26ebd378cf1f5Block Operator
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