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 6992821 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 55633615 epoch_slot_no: 164815 block_no: 6992644 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 71399 time: 2022-03-13 19:31:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3078e4a1574abf504031cd7b1843d765b3fb10f04c806a4ca927679710ec849aBlock Operator
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