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 6996532 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55709786 epoch_slot_no: 240986 block_no: 6996355 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 78214 time: 2022-03-14 16:41:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x466ede8c4d84065449e9fb514421cee9eea3bea811fcb364167244d6569f871eBlock Operator
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