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 6997378 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55726971 epoch_slot_no: 258171 block_no: 6997201 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 67361 time: 2022-03-14 21:27:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a31f6476205ee90afcaeea1109ceb4e1955e14d298df5e940e6ec205ea6afe9Block Operator
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