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 6997198 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 55723554 epoch_slot_no: 254754 block_no: 6997021 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 77660 time: 2022-03-14 20:30:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd02f89ddd78180795f1b3dbbae8d7fabb8597fb015059043ebbed816a7475e4Block Operator
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