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 6696566 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49356619 epoch_slot_no: 367819 block_no: 6696389 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 29393 time: 2021-12-31 03:55:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50dc62b2b85f44f4a1cf1df32cce6b0383ce6451a26bd7268945d081419c2315Block Operator
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