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 6985511 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55480656 epoch_slot_no: 11856 block_no: 6985334 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 76540 time: 2022-03-12 01:02:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87cf6360d17e45a12000fc16b69219355fde67539e69828670d83b3a47e88e5Block Operator
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