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 6988123 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55536620 epoch_slot_no: 67820 block_no: 6987946 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 77574 time: 2022-03-12 16:35:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bfcb24093f5281276d2ed45a1d58c767dd642188522ac45a50a4a167c433dfaBlock Operator
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