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 6996338 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55706050 epoch_slot_no: 237250 block_no: 6996161 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 79090 time: 2022-03-14 15:39:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d3a4ef2b00d9b7c496300c8883e17fc9fd83ffac5101883dc54693344101794Block Operator
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