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 6991623 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55608908 epoch_slot_no: 140108 block_no: 6991446 slot_leader_id: 5014829 size: 61166 time: 2022-03-13 12:39:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89a5a03c09e209e4e60baf05cfdbd7ac2701da935dc4f40d7e930cf72090ab5bBlock Operator
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