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 6987559 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 55524253 epoch_slot_no: 55453 block_no: 6987382 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 75682 time: 2022-03-12 13:09:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7658a6672b2797c4ff03b07edab9690ce924588bf2112d23201b032dc3bd51d5Block Operator
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