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 6999684 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55777560 epoch_slot_no: 308760 block_no: 6999507 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 77620 time: 2022-03-15 11:30:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5847669caa33daea1b16cae56d7d4d3aaa332c373b6d2f638119cfd0fcb61e39Block Operator
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