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 6994429 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 55666606 epoch_slot_no: 197806 block_no: 6994252 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 74736 time: 2022-03-14 04:41:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24c172aa234b5c4535ff28c87b81945cd06a32c83696c0ef9793acb8c900aa20Block Operator
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