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 6989729 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55568996 epoch_slot_no: 100196 block_no: 6989552 slot_leader_id: 6382157 size: 64699 time: 2022-03-13 01:34:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8af765126c05809f9c3e5b866edfe85e96ad0235ff97c05ffb081e87f97c524Block Operator
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