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 6697188 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49369031 epoch_slot_no: 380231 block_no: 6697011 slot_leader_id: 4556762 size: 12934 time: 2021-12-31 07:22:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb250d262266bbcec8c53ef5a4584e35558b5ea61e771956614ee672ba8011130Block Operator
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