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 6996361 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55706492 epoch_slot_no: 237692 block_no: 6996184 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 80228 time: 2022-03-14 15:46:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed560b460cf21f54fbaa80c60c09c3723d02f2ffd91f7a4570dacc8474d701dBlock Operator
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