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 6997337 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 55726159 epoch_slot_no: 257359 block_no: 6997160 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 79187 time: 2022-03-14 21:14:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x009014ec54312577073e30d0276e4a5b503a9fd971d39ab26f00d81a18008d6aBlock Operator
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