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 6984499 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55459196 epoch_slot_no: 422396 block_no: 6984322 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 68602 time: 2022-03-11 19:04:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d094c1e4a827b0cd322d6b58ef7d77d209f63c813884c299a7f492c8cd5e9a0Block Operator
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