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 6985751 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55486040 epoch_slot_no: 17240 block_no: 6985574 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 41646 time: 2022-03-12 02:32:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde577a29e7504500a1cc6730b936ddf8fc96e6adb2f4436c6e8ed7e143d80e4cBlock Operator
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