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 6986144 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55494313 epoch_slot_no: 25513 block_no: 6985967 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 79952 time: 2022-03-12 04:50:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa63ac66d8d3781aa3f6cdf742ddbe869f359dc16ac7d1852c9a2f95299c64774Block Operator
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