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 6997640 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55732460 epoch_slot_no: 263660 block_no: 6997463 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 79212 time: 2022-03-14 22:59:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdfe56b17292da706f4f2eae61cf4a9b1753c1d53f252e90a0e71389c2c4777Block Operator
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