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 6998248 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55745895 epoch_slot_no: 277095 block_no: 6998071 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 79477 time: 2022-03-15 02:43:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x936bfe9467120a73c8e770c8722c947087ae1263a8788359f06f9f9f3299efafBlock Operator
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