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 6986289 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55497264 epoch_slot_no: 28464 block_no: 6986112 slot_leader_id: 4556991 size: 80499 time: 2022-03-12 05:39:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aac0cdd2fd44f3078ee7f850030467adc7b385a6ad87f4f07323623a01683e6Block Operator
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