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 6999342 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55770071 epoch_slot_no: 301271 block_no: 6999165 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 74231 time: 2022-03-15 09:26:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeddb5523251acca38071448c4f65106a41372b50ca1ae8f8d0f1eb470932c24Block Operator
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