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 6997475 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55729033 epoch_slot_no: 260233 block_no: 6997298 slot_leader_id: 6183890 size: 73462 time: 2022-03-14 22:02:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc446c3c47eaa1cf994729cb340b56a172bf859b7dafeac428570a54ca926979Block Operator
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