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 6696759 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49360278 epoch_slot_no: 371478 block_no: 6696582 slot_leader_id: 5325312 size: 30253 time: 2021-12-31 04:56:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b57526d1a7d363e46acf87d5fb85fca343adb0c231ca5d7cbda1cfca69f594Block Operator
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