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 6696050 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 49346414 epoch_slot_no: 357614 block_no: 6695873 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 55906 time: 2021-12-31 01:05:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd084f4ab1b2f1125f6c0fc019a7d7d45d60af071a866881251869c336f4ad231Block Operator
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