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 6993426 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 55646450 epoch_slot_no: 177650 block_no: 6993249 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 79191 time: 2022-03-13 23:05:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986177295c08c7e4ad8064f5ccd0f19ba9271706a99aaef3f8cf9fbeeb4d1f32Block Operator
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