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 6696855 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49362410 epoch_slot_no: 373610 block_no: 6696678 slot_leader_id: 5098945 size: 46125 time: 2021-12-31 05:31:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ad44f2e9781338bd08fd9b8a4e089f5727c86d2039c4df29a0562fcebea90d0Block Operator
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