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 6985885 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55488531 epoch_slot_no: 19731 block_no: 6985708 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 64852 time: 2022-03-12 03:13:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e317b7cfdeb6ecdb6ae4c02efbcf0cc427a9886f9165f7affc17d56101a9faeBlock Operator
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