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 6996054 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55700183 epoch_slot_no: 231383 block_no: 6995877 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 64766 time: 2022-03-14 14:01:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0162065a8f97c52bcefd02e04df0837f06ad902eac467abdda2d8ca7341b3d7cBlock Operator
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