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 6988659 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55547218 epoch_slot_no: 78418 block_no: 6988482 slot_leader_id: 5609033 size: 80436 time: 2022-03-12 19:31:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2a2753d2a271c25b822d88af5884171aa3f732dcd7c62445129a6957fd5eedBlock Operator
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