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 6696278 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49350613 epoch_slot_no: 361813 block_no: 6696101 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 55750 time: 2021-12-31 02:15:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd629da7c5f608e5aa1af994eadb8adb324b969fdc38e7a2f3301a3bc8f9b5508Block Operator
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