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 6696771 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49360595 epoch_slot_no: 371795 block_no: 6696594 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 27355 time: 2021-12-31 05:01:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d5e185cc8257cfb7e3b3d79daa052dc3c8fdb3b5bdba2a344ff206810e6926Block Operator
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