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 6996258 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55704218 epoch_slot_no: 235418 block_no: 6996081 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 72727 time: 2022-03-14 15:08:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435a48dc354632ad621c8e7f550c72bfa56016ef4f07896cea2d74897e38fe12Block Operator
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