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 6994431 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55666659 epoch_slot_no: 197859 block_no: 6994254 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 79955 time: 2022-03-14 04:42:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x138e01c6ec54c5e8bee14ca3ecd105ea15fc37acb51537431b021ce2c0b4e135Block Operator
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