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 6984953 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55468752 epoch_slot_no: 431952 block_no: 6984776 slot_leader_id: 6461117 size: 74001 time: 2022-03-11 21:44:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d62d127e27cdc193b749b736ec27f524d03c4d2ca2bb66365b735b4024f59eBlock Operator
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