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 6987331 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55519082 epoch_slot_no: 50282 block_no: 6987154 slot_leader_id: 6987331 size: 76194 time: 2022-03-12 11:42:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x593e05cc94535ca95b918bb99286482fc3fcda782fc6dbcfe0037b9155d182c4Block Operator
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