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 6989778 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55570106 epoch_slot_no: 101306 block_no: 6989601 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 52098 time: 2022-03-13 01:53:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1525ce2e2b23538611feb4d1333f2481a8bdd88e56bd32835fb7794559979f0Block Operator
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