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 6987758 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 55528091 epoch_slot_no: 59291 block_no: 6987581 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 11833 time: 2022-03-12 14:13:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d320cd34b3a366c2a3964ec59fe20118afb23a9a1ec3986b466e2813db688e9Block Operator
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