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 6985766 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55486347 epoch_slot_no: 17547 block_no: 6985589 slot_leader_id: 6177465 size: 77670 time: 2022-03-12 02:37:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e38b27ddd21583078f7821d1dc2004cad2e95e07b2bce96644732ae8b19f1a8Block Operator
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