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 6985237 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 55475088 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 6985060 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 58367 time: 2022-03-11 23:29:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a8e43c42b32a290456cccda1036fcf052c877db4b955d859a4b57ff421369b3Block Operator
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