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 6696985 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49364935 epoch_slot_no: 376135 block_no: 6696808 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 36618 time: 2021-12-31 06:13:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42c2aa7e2f007fbf20b15fcf564e802cc764238f1292081286ca0de6313384c1Block Operator
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