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 6987461 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55521997 epoch_slot_no: 53197 block_no: 6987284 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 65943 time: 2022-03-12 12:31:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b9c9b7c21b3a5455cbe1bf9ca7520af37068166ada8b79a3750e1c2574c1eecBlock Operator
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