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 6989663 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55567616 epoch_slot_no: 98816 block_no: 6989486 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 64106 time: 2022-03-13 01:11:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609dcb79c58ab283823373c2aed362b97bf0b0d03631428a245104bbb0d9d2caBlock Operator
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