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 6986902 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55509605 epoch_slot_no: 40805 block_no: 6986725 slot_leader_id: 5138150 size: 69461 time: 2022-03-12 09:04:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2515a43b2c35f29559a95e7f49826c278c30954c104994b35af56281c8445c87Block Operator
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