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 6994068 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55659524 epoch_slot_no: 190724 block_no: 6993891 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 68783 time: 2022-03-14 02:43:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41ec22301a45ed6ca2f822ce1c98ea4c69fbce53d2a98a9bb8b9d03f337beea4Block Operator
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