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 6990437 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55584284 epoch_slot_no: 115484 block_no: 6990260 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 26233 time: 2022-03-13 05:49:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa309dfc805ecd3a6d5b3515b14697b7fdacdf84d53382ab0fb3f661b112760d6Block Operator
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