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 6991128 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55598123 epoch_slot_no: 129323 block_no: 6990951 slot_leader_id: 6926345 size: 80793 time: 2022-03-13 09:40:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d94f4543a05f1f73a0056493c6ba2e195ffc50d445708316f10296eb9242a5Block Operator
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