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 6985837 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 55487428 epoch_slot_no: 18628 block_no: 6985660 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 79835 time: 2022-03-12 02:55:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844cef36989f5524f9789aa28aabdea173940dc60ec143523145277910a19d95Block Operator
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