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 6987541 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55523764 epoch_slot_no: 54964 block_no: 6987364 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 35673 time: 2022-03-12 13:00:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95536b82b2d508e569345e29a41347df31a51166a5bddcd18edf0846fca98adbBlock Operator
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