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 6987905 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55531443 epoch_slot_no: 62643 block_no: 6987728 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 69614 time: 2022-03-12 15:08:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b45f4f749cb91d2141534ddd9ce7606e0939b6181457f496d28b857a7f1debeBlock Operator
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