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 6991479 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55605868 epoch_slot_no: 137068 block_no: 6991302 slot_leader_id: 4735785 size: 79616 time: 2022-03-13 11:49:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3c23662b7fbba832b6f643af71887f69ee0379dd4ed2c8d568ad74fd902fccBlock Operator
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