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 6998304 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55747288 epoch_slot_no: 278488 block_no: 6998127 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 55557 time: 2022-03-15 03:06:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c03a3064e59c88e93a94fba47cf9a6cdc313259c51e85e8f4122b8f41b02c32Block Operator
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