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 6986180 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55495110 epoch_slot_no: 26310 block_no: 6986003 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 80543 time: 2022-03-12 05:03:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ef59641ec545ec6f20aa6641e1a7184e3703da9aea339749a7a402aea71a96eBlock Operator
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