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 6988457 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 55543151 epoch_slot_no: 74351 block_no: 6988280 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 80480 time: 2022-03-12 18:24:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9689d4a584bf596ee7ac5d7a4575cc154570496de0fed186becba4d9f3bd2e3Block Operator
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