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 6997171 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55723192 epoch_slot_no: 254392 block_no: 6996994 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 78492 time: 2022-03-14 20:24:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252715f93525f7557370e2be07f96b0615a872a3621b0c0da80889829f53ba70Block Operator
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