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 6987212 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55516552 epoch_slot_no: 47752 block_no: 6987035 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 73044 time: 2022-03-12 11:00:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f472661c8ce9f091fa407c5dfb4c8926dbe79db0caad3c5e10f6b1f19a4cdeeBlock Operator
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