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 6987889 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55530978 epoch_slot_no: 62178 block_no: 6987712 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 71629 time: 2022-03-12 15:01:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd22499b615e5683eb04c916787a14aa280dc1f61c1e028f85f6569c74833f2eBlock Operator
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