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 6989483 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55563880 epoch_slot_no: 95080 block_no: 6989306 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 72045 time: 2022-03-13 00:09:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7528a1af55f0401b51ec665dba435c9b6f3c2dcc63264649caab5ab405f06b3dBlock Operator
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