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 6696108 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49347320 epoch_slot_no: 358520 block_no: 6695931 slot_leader_id: 4671216 size: 22754 time: 2021-12-31 01:20:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x736c7b9c394424bc01dee25355e384f2c1ec33a5fc94f8bcb6949998964bff55Block Operator
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