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 6986137 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55494221 epoch_slot_no: 25421 block_no: 6985960 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 67395 time: 2022-03-12 04:48:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3498a93772c9ad8de9a46ecc3752154e50e2b2cbc4616da9ebc1c6441bb91b6aBlock Operator
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