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 6988578 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55545520 epoch_slot_no: 76720 block_no: 6988401 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 52284 time: 2022-03-12 19:03:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d517fcc738c5d6bf0ec6017e39aeb111adf37acefd0a24c41980501f0573d7cBlock Operator
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