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 6997115 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55721868 epoch_slot_no: 253068 block_no: 6996938 slot_leader_id: 4917548 size: 74370 time: 2022-03-14 20:02:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbd373f5a7d3df5f50744314b32a9846caaf8653eefb9a7699ee44c06b00ecb0Block Operator
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