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 6993373 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55645212 epoch_slot_no: 176412 block_no: 6993196 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 74618 time: 2022-03-13 22:45:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8b51269b001496940a5bce3e131ba1e0d64f5635db8a4f96c680ce6f885b4aBlock Operator
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