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 6988920 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55552157 epoch_slot_no: 83357 block_no: 6988743 slot_leader_id: 4569206 size: 72741 time: 2022-03-12 20:54:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8008dba86c6a51867ff49b0ef3c7bf07ac2443f7e43b54ea988d2332455b7a1Block Operator
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