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 6987458 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55521947 epoch_slot_no: 53147 block_no: 6987281 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 57295 time: 2022-03-12 12:30:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x284b4796465866dfebdb35589ae96eba6d27fbad0e08915925f8cf6d5c3e030eBlock Operator
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