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 6989510 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55564490 epoch_slot_no: 95690 block_no: 6989333 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 65563 time: 2022-03-13 00:19:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8da38e8e9cad7ccef5f56386124c13d9bfd5b3dd9f05bc5b3fbe1950e1255a5Block Operator
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