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 6696290 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49350837 epoch_slot_no: 362037 block_no: 6696113 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 27268 time: 2021-12-31 02:18:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf131a2ae89e460d34e490a8332b70efae4e151a3455963edf6657d91ae6c447eBlock Operator
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