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 6997811 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 55735964 epoch_slot_no: 267164 block_no: 6997634 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 77050 time: 2022-03-14 23:57:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe88630bec25271b8bd1f5b1c06ef95aa9146f924e63b187fd205dfbe64142339Block Operator
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