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 6996913 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55718038 epoch_slot_no: 249238 block_no: 6996736 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 75566 time: 2022-03-14 18:58:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac4c0dd57f87c4a70b52da2bcd194b2b8837f99e4b86d1d4a020ca1c95e0dc45Block Operator
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