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 6997812 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55735996 epoch_slot_no: 267196 block_no: 6997635 slot_leader_id: 4567618 size: 73230 time: 2022-03-14 23:58:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc9f4ef7e006e21ec97cb2f53e77938d2fe8a258b1ed1687b5516a76176f0d0Block Operator
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