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 6998952 Details
Epoch: 326Number of transactions in block: 21
slot_no: 55761213
epoch_slot_no: 292413
block_no: 6998775
slot_leader_id: 4577190
size: 71351
time: 2022-03-15 06:58:24
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xbdffe65e87a3357c1df35d26760ac33c4ede94d5edefb7848e5031ce6cc1bb9d
Block Operator
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