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 6991230 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55600102 epoch_slot_no: 131302 block_no: 6991053 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 45325 time: 2022-03-13 10:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aad0f99dbb92a473f448dd9836fb7613bd7ce73bc05edc7392803092b1cea1aBlock Operator
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