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 6997357 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55726592 epoch_slot_no: 257792 block_no: 6997180 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 71830 time: 2022-03-14 21:21:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f32fc4099a1a56836c0800db0bbf827131b4ff54f0be3d9271b30a4d25454fBlock Operator
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