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 6985663 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55483949 epoch_slot_no: 15149 block_no: 6985486 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 67974 time: 2022-03-12 01:57:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae1b8a1c67151eeb2e8148e20283c37cff80517fa0d87bde346cec66d1bbf1ebBlock Operator
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