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 6988415 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55542430 epoch_slot_no: 73630 block_no: 6988238 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 80548 time: 2022-03-12 18:12:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5e48e1054e50f41b61dba3b8cd4d0ac58815889b57871cdfe366597b6af4bcBlock Operator
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