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 6993555 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 55649076 epoch_slot_no: 180276 block_no: 6993378 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 32399 time: 2022-03-13 23:49:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d939ab704e3b6f68467ffbbe5d60704a0fde78b3c54831bd46caa7aaf6428c7Block Operator
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