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 6697018 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49365759 epoch_slot_no: 376959 block_no: 6696841 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 30491 time: 2021-12-31 06:27:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x049cbe8804ea026cd18816547e4ac9892a3c0b516d2cfb7ceb55e2a3bf54d0aaBlock Operator
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