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 6986809 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55507559 epoch_slot_no: 38759 block_no: 6986632 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 79077 time: 2022-03-12 08:30:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c3d6cf2febaf9dd4a62c9ddca1a86b8bc7ce5be9b852218cbd9e87a4fa8008Block Operator
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