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 6999160 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55765874 epoch_slot_no: 297074 block_no: 6998983 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 70556 time: 2022-03-15 08:16:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee7814993e76ad483f823c13d46f12f30049d179f685ea97a43ea256a2b89808Block Operator
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