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 6696348 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49351969 epoch_slot_no: 363169 block_no: 6696171 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 1459 time: 2021-12-31 02:37:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191b5fe070d611ed81a0a94e7158d9cf6db4a4363665a4bb36c9990fb5dcffc4Block Operator
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