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 6984550 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55460353 epoch_slot_no: 423553 block_no: 6984373 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 80532 time: 2022-03-11 19:24:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475f179172b850613af4cca6b3578787edb37a6ecd21d1a31b119723bdbb917dBlock Operator
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