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 6696035 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 49346160 epoch_slot_no: 357360 block_no: 6695858 slot_leader_id: 4768597 size: 27390 time: 2021-12-31 01:00:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48b97f5250caf3c4dd635c7a23d8f46a70f26b99d4fe183a3d6612c98ac7b026Block Operator
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