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 6993370 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55645187 epoch_slot_no: 176387 block_no: 6993193 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 76915 time: 2022-03-13 22:44:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5391c042fe48690dfffe37bac4095869d25a6b60761ba24706918fe62a0728cBlock Operator
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