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 6997676 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 55733302 epoch_slot_no: 264502 block_no: 6997499 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 79736 time: 2022-03-14 23:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7492d1ad432f772f66815a9fef72e7ef00555b05a6d2c95656b30ccec79d0b1Block Operator
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