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 6997603 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55731764 epoch_slot_no: 262964 block_no: 6997426 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 75233 time: 2022-03-14 22:47:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb32449541dcf288cd49e7a52ba8d71646a30cdc3f514d2451f6f7fa75ca285c1Block Operator
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