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 6997617 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55732009 epoch_slot_no: 263209 block_no: 6997440 slot_leader_id: 6215315 size: 75379 time: 2022-03-14 22:51:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x449d76bc1e33352fb4f62ad25b628455a8dbb3acba48f4a245293a735bfcc48aBlock Operator
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