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 6989539 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55565084 epoch_slot_no: 96284 block_no: 6989362 slot_leader_id: 5850027 size: 79961 time: 2022-03-13 00:29:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50316f549a0f782f1dd8305cea269458b5f7d4caf6d47f0a104c272dd66be40bBlock Operator
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