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 6986837 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55508044 epoch_slot_no: 39244 block_no: 6986660 slot_leader_id: 4562293 size: 76554 time: 2022-03-12 08:38:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a7ff2efdd2bafa21542175827e8e89d5425abd1b413f227a3ef32b86f9e1b3Block Operator
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