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 6986515 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55501501 epoch_slot_no: 32701 block_no: 6986338 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 77008 time: 2022-03-12 06:49:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2f58af132c509223ea3bb6d12877fc5e0afa6212d5ca9e497355c9f7b71a1b3Block Operator
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