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 6988368 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55541366 epoch_slot_no: 72566 block_no: 6988191 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 76835 time: 2022-03-12 17:54:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83b8d8f4dd86e0d6ebee6f652b00c642fec519ec5f6b55715c95b8fee557c8c6Block Operator
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