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 6997272 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55724902 epoch_slot_no: 256102 block_no: 6997095 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 68715 time: 2022-03-14 20:53:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x734680605050356da6bd4bd588be806a4ec6aa128f0e2b0348b200ec84a65c5aBlock Operator
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