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 6696430 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49353663 epoch_slot_no: 364863 block_no: 6696253 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 7515 time: 2021-12-31 03:05:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68ff701ef14a26b6cc6cbbf82c4cf53ab8f13f92079c73cc68daaf78aff3e2d1Block Operator
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