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 6986670 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55504449 epoch_slot_no: 35649 block_no: 6986493 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 80466 time: 2022-03-12 07:39:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b186728a558e7899c1ce34486b1480c8a32be787c525589985e1a19896bc7a5Block Operator
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