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 6999019 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55762655 epoch_slot_no: 293855 block_no: 6998842 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 80484 time: 2022-03-15 07:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69a74dbbd3311a51199345c41177bdc39d4fd9dde9a0e380a1863f8ff48a4ee0Block Operator
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