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 6996138 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55702014 epoch_slot_no: 233214 block_no: 6995961 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 80588 time: 2022-03-14 14:31:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa26b1ab1ab3edfeec14c05b0cab1392333401996752df9f43e9d3507c50398c7Block Operator
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