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 6995160 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55682078 epoch_slot_no: 213278 block_no: 6994983 slot_leader_id: 6194012 size: 73821 time: 2022-03-14 08:59:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d9b4d1d912b1b0e5ed0d8d2016bd46be7bee6461051e120295652d792a7a2dBlock Operator
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