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 6988668 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55547368 epoch_slot_no: 78568 block_no: 6988491 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 79398 time: 2022-03-12 19:34:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x861ab2089c915fbfdc7343c9893be7eb091505f86339c22932a2f52a36ce7ee9Block Operator
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