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 6696796 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 49361214 epoch_slot_no: 372414 block_no: 6696619 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 37423 time: 2021-12-31 05:11:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd45062d8acdbb5f7a830eb5dba0c7e54ac1d49335318ee2f8567d23e3901b7c8Block Operator
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