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 6997882 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55737492 epoch_slot_no: 268692 block_no: 6997705 slot_leader_id: 6836183 size: 58954 time: 2022-03-15 00:23:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8764680c8652c2b3cad4dcd899a5fd9ce0e8a5a7fefe15e950629f343cce2b33Block Operator
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