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 6997436 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 55728101 epoch_slot_no: 259301 block_no: 6997259 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 71715 time: 2022-03-14 21:46:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e5998ffaf30268dfdb85cf7bca4ba2d1e49f7c36cc655b1dea1bd7fe9d66a4dBlock Operator
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