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 6988358 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55541160 epoch_slot_no: 72360 block_no: 6988181 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 78127 time: 2022-03-12 17:50:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x716b06344faea2227caacf228dd458eedf86ed32d029498b3b4acfec6a68b675Block Operator
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