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 6996576 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55710686 epoch_slot_no: 241886 block_no: 6996399 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 76515 time: 2022-03-14 16:56:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28e50fe4183aaad2e27f1a56fb97771d530581641727ba4ac43c8af010c3d318Block Operator
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