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 6696236 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49349943 epoch_slot_no: 361143 block_no: 6696059 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 66549 time: 2021-12-31 02:03:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x067697469c37177952684ee1cc75940a993931aaf3ac2b21e8073247bbddf792Block Operator
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