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 6999811 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 55780102 epoch_slot_no: 311302 block_no: 6999634 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 73147 time: 2022-03-15 12:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d6e2184f7f4de52fbae734a6b51b8b737e5d73cb6bc0f587e9f43b25904e43dBlock Operator
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