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 6998317 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 55747681 epoch_slot_no: 278881 block_no: 6998140 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 72867 time: 2022-03-15 03:12:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23bed948cfab4349e5a29ef92a475035b4f1474308fb01f39aa8866fab42d5daBlock Operator
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