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 6997895 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55737726 epoch_slot_no: 268926 block_no: 6997718 slot_leader_id: 4734083 size: 80417 time: 2022-03-15 00:26:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa863a3f74b79e1f2b40d9c169d903d574fd067a582d3534b43b5847feaa3fe32Block Operator
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