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 6993496 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55647992 epoch_slot_no: 179192 block_no: 6993319 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 74458 time: 2022-03-13 23:31:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bd6143b9eaa0ddfd61b2b1cafac6905461f1a957a927aa8281b67480c63f421Block Operator
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