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 6998376 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55749074 epoch_slot_no: 280274 block_no: 6998199 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 75904 time: 2022-03-15 03:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c004affa1701a69ca5d2aa3121bcf91cd7fe3c5c7f6ac6d9de852aeff42bd8Block Operator
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