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 6998863 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55759769 epoch_slot_no: 290969 block_no: 6998686 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 21998 time: 2022-03-15 06:34:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a99da69eabe5c86313d12600cdc05f48e239d9189e9fddd751de9cac8af788Block Operator
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