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 6697233 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 49369921 epoch_slot_no: 381121 block_no: 6697056 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 2664 time: 2021-12-31 07:36:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23afac58e9aca57ff8d2ba872bf515b8c3e52b36241bbcc98fa51e374083e44dBlock Operator
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