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 6997662 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 55732981 epoch_slot_no: 264181 block_no: 6997485 slot_leader_id: 4584819 size: 80086 time: 2022-03-14 23:07:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50ae5f96692c423409d0c7f98d13796bb6749e1e027bff1a8cb20e73b685b764Block Operator
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