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 6994530 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55668640 epoch_slot_no: 199840 block_no: 6994353 slot_leader_id: 6761625 size: 75749 time: 2022-03-14 05:15:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ae8ecde1a9f482f13fb8cab4888221bf023e7c2c31c814405b97b3b4e0f28bBlock Operator
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