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 6990879 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55593026 epoch_slot_no: 124226 block_no: 6990702 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 76690 time: 2022-03-13 08:15:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad987cba590b524b83a8f38034f8354aa0bcc609b462969886d6023ada14364fBlock Operator
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