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 6992168 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55619620 epoch_slot_no: 150820 block_no: 6991991 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 39449 time: 2022-03-13 15:38:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x831d3374ce1d14c5a08dd70b17cbbadfc45a4708b47117ddb1d7a472028d9e1fBlock Operator
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