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 6987648 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55525892 epoch_slot_no: 57092 block_no: 6987471 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 73378 time: 2022-03-12 13:36:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bab783a25c5bbea40975fba071b3f18d6e78d6a0b49b16e95276a196c5fc8a9Block Operator
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