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 6987546 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 71 slot_no: 55524009 epoch_slot_no: 55209 block_no: 6987369 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 79914 time: 2022-03-12 13:05:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x686da5f9d8e161d69fb3e50926626821d6fc72fa5863d8f8ddb70b7542d1648fBlock Operator
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