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 6994662 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55671501 epoch_slot_no: 202701 block_no: 6994485 slot_leader_id: 5152538 size: 58128 time: 2022-03-14 06:03:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d605419a4c37a488a0beb4c02638ce57f0eba9cab38a74fa9e003b9c3d80a3bBlock Operator
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