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 6987116 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55514088 epoch_slot_no: 45288 block_no: 6986939 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 77357 time: 2022-03-12 10:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7cc481c90648bfc87eed7e5bfbec4e6386decc5ff74392c6ad29c295f95950Block Operator
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