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 6998592 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55753766 epoch_slot_no: 284966 block_no: 6998415 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 78092 time: 2022-03-15 04:54:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e1bae52787498d0664ac07f77d6c74f27cbfcb8a7139d74ec3f503406b7218Block Operator
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