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 6997396 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55727311 epoch_slot_no: 258511 block_no: 6997219 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 43626 time: 2022-03-14 21:33:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83bb2dd56ec55311f5f284b0ac0a750b5528920bc2ac74d6a4156410d916eedbBlock Operator
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