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 6984545 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55460277 epoch_slot_no: 423477 block_no: 6984368 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 36730 time: 2022-03-11 19:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cc599b524bb04308646083cb8194da2cc7ed8a551d976d4d9ff9c3972bf844cBlock Operator
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