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 6986259 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55496687 epoch_slot_no: 27887 block_no: 6986082 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 78123 time: 2022-03-12 05:29:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d14be9f7681a56ef6a337371cb8c435f21ed7f135b00cce4da02deacbf1d325Block Operator
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