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 6987404 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55520830 epoch_slot_no: 52030 block_no: 6987227 slot_leader_id: 6964643 size: 80559 time: 2022-03-12 12:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48e489ab27ba4b9941d56e9dc05918cce83bb5cafd06a29ef6509128dfd5e25fBlock Operator
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