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 6696257 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49350190 epoch_slot_no: 361390 block_no: 6696080 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 35475 time: 2021-12-31 02:08:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda65711c8479bf0c329ce66b393b42ae2ce8d87b6dd771161b2b768e5cb75c03Block Operator
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