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 6996801 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 55715294 epoch_slot_no: 246494 block_no: 6996624 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 79909 time: 2022-03-14 18:13:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4fd13fd316078548b17511a8a90aafb9e4f3840e0c80955713cf439938de504Block Operator
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