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 6996527 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 55709636 epoch_slot_no: 240836 block_no: 6996350 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 80668 time: 2022-03-14 16:38:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x337009fc2d1f4f596dc7a11fc7c75d348869f04438974b4eba2129d9a13fca1cBlock Operator
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