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 6998438 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55750146 epoch_slot_no: 281346 block_no: 6998261 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 77543 time: 2022-03-15 03:53:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe020ed93fcc28886b30300d250b3ef34b28f422b7297dde4224a571f274fddcaBlock Operator
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