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 6988253 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55538881 epoch_slot_no: 70081 block_no: 6988076 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 80510 time: 2022-03-12 17:12:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x686b73912ad926b4f1e3f766309ac377f69dbdf7f556f539dc399ff51c2f2160Block Operator
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