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 6985265 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55475465 epoch_slot_no: 6665 block_no: 6985088 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 80277 time: 2022-03-11 23:35:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaac88e0f04f68971fa48c636460e83260630fc7a74758b67b7b52386be253cf8Block Operator
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