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 6998577 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55753465 epoch_slot_no: 284665 block_no: 6998400 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 75273 time: 2022-03-15 04:49:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5c1b310b7457e5584a67ba647cb172b261de329776ae314c71ed775fdb8dec8Block Operator
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