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 6997162 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55722894 epoch_slot_no: 254094 block_no: 6996985 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 80544 time: 2022-03-14 20:19:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4600f314ef814da15e63b15661c1b854d40c4475f77ced7d59190d82ec6f7a57Block Operator
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