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 6997203 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55723615 epoch_slot_no: 254815 block_no: 6997026 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 79735 time: 2022-03-14 20:31:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c449d9ea743cf84dc9aa6b96c9fe54e8a69b6eaafded0c51e303680a3b5fe21Block Operator
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