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 6988315 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55540342 epoch_slot_no: 71542 block_no: 6988138 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 79768 time: 2022-03-12 17:37:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd0d85cffd1d9569041ed0847b8129f7bda9c62ab37188194bbf090bb5fae9dBlock Operator
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