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 6696578 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 49356794 epoch_slot_no: 367994 block_no: 6696401 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 1147 time: 2021-12-31 03:58:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76085805d5988a914c2650c86b03071bfe350aa6b6901bad535c1a35f45854d1Block Operator
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