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 6997745 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55734638 epoch_slot_no: 265838 block_no: 6997568 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 66343 time: 2022-03-14 23:35:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ada0eb9b699870f9a9ad061965e32b59a6178988d292363957fc4228d900b2Block Operator
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