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 6997291 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 55725181 epoch_slot_no: 256381 block_no: 6997114 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 80444 time: 2022-03-14 20:57:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9df7f053c0b1b7facebf0da7f76d5af9b1b7e20e9cadc7bae07ae468f76d0b4Block Operator
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