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 6994371 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55665433 epoch_slot_no: 196633 block_no: 6994194 slot_leader_id: 4587418 size: 57946 time: 2022-03-14 04:22:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3d0fd03a37c99984ec1f6016be7bdbe1c2f21c7f44285b5bded8f0cc7a57df1Block Operator
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