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 6991564 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55607793 epoch_slot_no: 138993 block_no: 6991387 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 55802 time: 2022-03-13 12:21:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e64fea8bbdcd058d96948588ed14ee315d18ec5b328c115f64a5b17ba939b2Block Operator
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