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 6988229 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55538500 epoch_slot_no: 69700 block_no: 6988052 slot_leader_id: 6215937 size: 71760 time: 2022-03-12 17:06:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa00e08d0b68cc50a5ab759d974cd45764b64c8c2af8484afa8f86dba9b4d83eBlock Operator
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