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 6986727 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55505838 epoch_slot_no: 37038 block_no: 6986550 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 54814 time: 2022-03-12 08:02:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85e7627284ea133a2358808ffb1c30671839987cac84aaa81cf504a00c3ff110Block Operator
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