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 6996172 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55702543 epoch_slot_no: 233743 block_no: 6995995 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 71064 time: 2022-03-14 14:40:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3507bff40e690930c79eaae87b1bdb9c75b4342e32aabfcf97c361381f1cbcBlock Operator
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