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 6696715 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49359469 epoch_slot_no: 370669 block_no: 6696538 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 6423 time: 2021-12-31 04:42:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8cbfcb7e82249c04c9a406f72335c3826d1d6636929fa4feb308f1c02d17bcdBlock Operator
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