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 6696580 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49356848 epoch_slot_no: 368048 block_no: 6696403 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 40846 time: 2021-12-31 03:58:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e0cf67e30a94437367086f403ae511b6ad5cc64acfb08b6cd1cc05880f91cb0Block Operator
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