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 6988515 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55544280 epoch_slot_no: 75480 block_no: 6988338 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 69826 time: 2022-03-12 18:42:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11c17cdebbd2d0ef8df58b3665b5b5ebccc95ee7a57435eaa040385f8d2d64dcBlock Operator
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