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 6985895 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55488708 epoch_slot_no: 19908 block_no: 6985718 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 78619 time: 2022-03-12 03:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x961bb1de7e7555e5b6f57eee95b1c4e30af4139278a6fe2bd0542e08e5722ad0Block Operator
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