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 6696249 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49350063 epoch_slot_no: 361263 block_no: 6696072 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 30358 time: 2021-12-31 02:05:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x047b2ea8a7ec113a1ae7c595fc3e09fa410e6efc2951d719e81c4fd952a76ecaBlock Operator
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