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 6696297 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49350996 epoch_slot_no: 362196 block_no: 6696120 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 64563 time: 2021-12-31 02:21:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a2395c7f13fa4f313abdca1485632d9d72b6a4b58b5e7a27e1a5c7a4a2cc19Block Operator
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