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 6998637 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55754661 epoch_slot_no: 285861 block_no: 6998460 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 42132 time: 2022-03-15 05:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad650ef7730caa1d700f0dcd9c5c5f9e85ddb3b296d2691157be27024aed9a1bBlock Operator
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