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 6998297 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 55747107 epoch_slot_no: 278307 block_no: 6998120 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 74843 time: 2022-03-15 03:03:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdffc63e4f66d863ae7d3b2fbf1d6bba028143e6d3aa155db5098fed533b7e475Block Operator
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