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 6696768 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 49360524 epoch_slot_no: 371724 block_no: 6696591 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 69098 time: 2021-12-31 05:00:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fe7a82339dc9d6bec2cf93da3c6e4d20b7efc1c05248a4cc0247e66e319acacBlock Operator
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