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 6988552 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55545043 epoch_slot_no: 76243 block_no: 6988375 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 78871 time: 2022-03-12 18:55:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0b4d394df629b5226dcab640b0a73e33dac51f8f6dd136e121cd9a676316a9aBlock Operator
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