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 6696608 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49357286 epoch_slot_no: 368486 block_no: 6696431 slot_leader_id: 5568326 size: 12310 time: 2021-12-31 04:06:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86f39ea5c6fb3f51264d0a121bf467af86256e4ff9972715a6ab1dc2084816a7Block Operator
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