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 6984581 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55460863 epoch_slot_no: 424063 block_no: 6984404 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 76176 time: 2022-03-11 19:32:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42e6bd6d4b139504cf386da050375206fbc14b5e21501b561b492bbe1b05dbbBlock Operator
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