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 6996888 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55717357 epoch_slot_no: 248557 block_no: 6996711 slot_leader_id: 6985545 size: 73588 time: 2022-03-14 18:47:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f73028e723fc799a642f969eb75eea60d2c35f434ef39f82b30a46df5e0dbfBlock Operator
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