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 6988757 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55549073 epoch_slot_no: 80273 block_no: 6988580 slot_leader_id: 4573368 size: 40246 time: 2022-03-12 20:02:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd50ea23afaded2e4a98a80dd46657478cb4ed4d5017e2513539241e44635866dBlock Operator
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