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 6988118 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55536569 epoch_slot_no: 67769 block_no: 6987941 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 72455 time: 2022-03-12 16:34:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57ab85c48694bcb008fe267c3fd8a66d1d3b7124ad2ae282e029ec595600b44dBlock Operator
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