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 6995219 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 55683266 epoch_slot_no: 214466 block_no: 6995042 slot_leader_id: 6930744 size: 80469 time: 2022-03-14 09:19:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9b7384f6232e79452c5a3c1141a5ddd52e0c6e6ede6068e7bd02394a0d3bbc6Block Operator
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