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 6696345 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49351947 epoch_slot_no: 363147 block_no: 6696168 slot_leader_id: 4750395 size: 10790 time: 2021-12-31 02:37:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3ac13fe7a97deb51dcf9bdfb1aa207785087ddb8732448353e171bd92c68afBlock Operator
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