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 6996600 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55711327 epoch_slot_no: 242527 block_no: 6996423 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 60047 time: 2022-03-14 17:06:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594bf1760fc18f2ad2cd1678741102bf56829cc9b1087e83ddea83637f5d65efBlock Operator
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