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 6986262 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55496715 epoch_slot_no: 27915 block_no: 6986085 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 76877 time: 2022-03-12 05:30:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc96e1328d8d7a0aab308334817be4d26d2cbf988018c04b61ebb9c561ea3ba7aBlock Operator
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