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 6989137 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 55556874 epoch_slot_no: 88074 block_no: 6988960 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 71787 time: 2022-03-12 22:12:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f03f300716ab28e28d344a525bd6479bca19c8cb95efa6f71957b9348c14fdBlock Operator
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