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 6999017 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55762587 epoch_slot_no: 293787 block_no: 6998840 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 80564 time: 2022-03-15 07:21:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c5f233a5dd2836637ae2c07a4026d2860be10147e29c4f6347337c41bef001fBlock Operator
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