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 6696994 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49365142 epoch_slot_no: 376342 block_no: 6696817 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 7930 time: 2021-12-31 06:17:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ccd2500e647b355a5dea6d60a0bb8d72ad280b3c6960bbc445f7afcd6daf743Block Operator
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