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 6988127 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55536667 epoch_slot_no: 67867 block_no: 6987950 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 72076 time: 2022-03-12 16:35:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x068bc5af489a53949580c7451db7a71f547d840943cf385e2f49e54e94bd1ce2Block Operator
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