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 6985676 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55484201 epoch_slot_no: 15401 block_no: 6985499 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 75054 time: 2022-03-12 02:01:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588a5371be0a81720fa0ed041349e5b06793cc4b05b2b60b578dd2ae53ee060dBlock Operator
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