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 6998522 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 55751984 epoch_slot_no: 283184 block_no: 6998345 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 66666 time: 2022-03-15 04:24:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3547aed662abfc6e574b5da15cf3582fefc6de9b47d503e812b7a2341645e8aBlock Operator
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