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 6995856 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55696072 epoch_slot_no: 227272 block_no: 6995679 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 78771 time: 2022-03-14 12:52:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa346c5f37f564541ddf5b3f5a82aca817093067160a657bc434e289d5ca240d9Block Operator
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