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 6991291 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55601638 epoch_slot_no: 132838 block_no: 6991114 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 79840 time: 2022-03-13 10:38:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe82c10c7beffa0a1fb021e872e0d7fa4871ee2cc995f4ec56009da29bfb28109Block Operator
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