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 6990896 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 55593357 epoch_slot_no: 124557 block_no: 6990719 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 23509 time: 2022-03-13 08:20:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d2a15e110de36333013fb1c91e68e3e0d33899d71c17281b4cc9c06cb511bc3Block Operator
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