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 6696273 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49350518 epoch_slot_no: 361718 block_no: 6696096 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 31406 time: 2021-12-31 02:13:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36a971925dd7ad6cc249250ca2916a6ac377412371b86e8615c3d50c8788eb76Block Operator
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