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 6999500 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 55773651 epoch_slot_no: 304851 block_no: 6999323 slot_leader_id: 6999500 size: 77921 time: 2022-03-15 10:25:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c5de6ab477e0764cd165eab173fdc9a9876ea38a9ef96a06236ee071994b60Block Operator
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