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 6987605 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55525098 epoch_slot_no: 56298 block_no: 6987428 slot_leader_id: 4707746 size: 44995 time: 2022-03-12 13:23:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fab2a3288f33e10064b29fabb29a9091fec36335d2b8ba673f4091bcb824aa9Block Operator
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