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 6996659 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55712726 epoch_slot_no: 243926 block_no: 6996482 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 72890 time: 2022-03-14 17:30:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53b36ad4a138e161d6adbce3ac0ea72a5402c6e9f9d415b87cc98a66e1a82feBlock Operator
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