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 6985803 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55486873 epoch_slot_no: 18073 block_no: 6985626 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 76126 time: 2022-03-12 02:46:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1600ff91e1a12e4e16f015f339d0874b2b29b4c0f963ff5ff4828076234b87dcBlock Operator
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