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 6996359 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55706436 epoch_slot_no: 237636 block_no: 6996182 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 80387 time: 2022-03-14 15:45:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e16fadbd28bf755932c58f605eef723aa2d99af8c5e2af7f4e8c77cba617a3Block Operator
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