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 6996550 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55710141 epoch_slot_no: 241341 block_no: 6996373 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 71742 time: 2022-03-14 16:47:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c0a9feadc2e338547f6135e7c672e6db71cf55ee24d08383c31c74c0d6328b4Block Operator
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