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 6986189 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55495257 epoch_slot_no: 26457 block_no: 6986012 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 80538 time: 2022-03-12 05:05:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecbe1a841184ba95a81e0ba79e2d5b20c32f6f32e16877ed2d46f0bb781471ceBlock Operator
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