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 6696344 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 49351924 epoch_slot_no: 363124 block_no: 6696167 slot_leader_id: 5227010 size: 55658 time: 2021-12-31 02:36:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49455a45ffdd6fa7f3a4a780163f63b079f1752518b0b96495dedec53453802bBlock Operator
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