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 6696223 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49349651 epoch_slot_no: 360851 block_no: 6696046 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 54907 time: 2021-12-31 01:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd997b4da1afcf82b03cfea4a70c3979fb1bb9edbd4464945d8efd67b46a6d7Block Operator
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