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 6985622 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55483119 epoch_slot_no: 14319 block_no: 6985445 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 70890 time: 2022-03-12 01:43:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5743cd0dc4ce871890b4fe1b43ab393e1723cf5f9dd3e6bca22ef813fe299ef0Block Operator
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