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 6988316 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55540350 epoch_slot_no: 71550 block_no: 6988139 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 75488 time: 2022-03-12 17:37:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef85053bf26b6cbfee163446a3a17dbb9d082603281acc033171ae797639bb5Block Operator
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