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 6696611 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49357346 epoch_slot_no: 368546 block_no: 6696434 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 2400 time: 2021-12-31 04:07:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54ad9600479a1654f4fc7e82cca512e276089855f3d3fe31096e9bc8c1795b64Block Operator
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