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 6996976 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55719076 epoch_slot_no: 250276 block_no: 6996799 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 78245 time: 2022-03-14 19:16:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x126c2610060ba8c2b93da19771f1433baca985f0dec21f687a52c8779759663eBlock Operator
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