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 6697102 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49367428 epoch_slot_no: 378628 block_no: 6696925 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 44020 time: 2021-12-31 06:55:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5854228b37fd6bbcc5493d0390f3187449e6d89c97210ca0d16b9d60b8dabb50Block Operator
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