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 6997246 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55724462 epoch_slot_no: 255662 block_no: 6997069 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 43567 time: 2022-03-14 20:45:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2b1a24f0ab535afc99bc2a2baeb70c204d721258e2040489f020da492cc9df0Block Operator
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