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 6996582 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55710799 epoch_slot_no: 241999 block_no: 6996405 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 79950 time: 2022-03-14 16:58:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa50c0e06bcf4768e4c02d192dd5a83d22e41b07a676e52852c5589793447296fBlock Operator
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