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 6985244 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 55475152 epoch_slot_no: 6352 block_no: 6985067 slot_leader_id: 5766813 size: 76140 time: 2022-03-11 23:30:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01e833fccdd6e04ca470f7c40cbcd8c113e29170d5ba22c93c9e98655180910Block Operator
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