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 6987399 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55520740 epoch_slot_no: 51940 block_no: 6987222 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 80421 time: 2022-03-12 12:10:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40ad5865a464e96e8df01080de0bf9a232df080d81fef5a36383bd590230d3faBlock Operator
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