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 6985285 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55475967 epoch_slot_no: 7167 block_no: 6985108 slot_leader_id: 4622326 size: 79637 time: 2022-03-11 23:44:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853808bd132b7574216f4db92c05897b4d842408ce5f1173dc1cd3407dd42cefBlock Operator
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