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 6997298 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55725343 epoch_slot_no: 256543 block_no: 6997121 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 55191 time: 2022-03-14 21:00:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de18f9e01086ea67941493145c115cfba1a25bfb06a1ea795d93fa0571d3770Block Operator
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