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 6995747 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55693677 epoch_slot_no: 224877 block_no: 6995570 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 67192 time: 2022-03-14 12:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09b1fe6b77ebc6bc06022d2eadbb42b5045bd7e443b9e4da0b2dacf82bc4db46Block Operator
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