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 6997173 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55723221 epoch_slot_no: 254421 block_no: 6996996 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 75590 time: 2022-03-14 20:25:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc48485ceac9e08200412bdd38f93a349dc6b94c9166ef9d42f810a3166d28fb4Block Operator
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