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 6988820 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55550241 epoch_slot_no: 81441 block_no: 6988643 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 79678 time: 2022-03-12 20:22:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e62b05b3f0e043b3fad5db7f21242615f1cbbc44f7a841654ff0fc1093a96dBlock Operator
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