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 6986836 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55507997 epoch_slot_no: 39197 block_no: 6986659 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 60635 time: 2022-03-12 08:38:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbde3b47384b0a04f37783166dac39248de5642b61d5a37b2b74a3680618723cBlock Operator
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