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 6996357 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 55706422 epoch_slot_no: 237622 block_no: 6996180 slot_leader_id: 6427061 size: 78282 time: 2022-03-14 15:45:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8786745410f6e5871d5e1d04bd8b3876e841ca748ed3166eb4c76b4919721feBlock Operator
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