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 6994154 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55660938 epoch_slot_no: 192138 block_no: 6993977 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 58365 time: 2022-03-14 03:07:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x972c35df6ef14a69b94c8a124955ce32d97d0f1cb8c1160821e5d4242d750812Block Operator
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