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 6992429 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55625332 epoch_slot_no: 156532 block_no: 6992252 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 41903 time: 2022-03-13 17:13:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ebdf782d98a4d577e989ea709c5f0ee34d97e75fd92a73c3f63e9472d474244Block Operator
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