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 6990977 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55595002 epoch_slot_no: 126202 block_no: 6990800 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 37997 time: 2022-03-13 08:48:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1333351478f35f45c1a0da57335e52d9aa0518b786e47aa11211d9244fb53077Block Operator
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