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 6697266 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49370545 epoch_slot_no: 381745 block_no: 6697089 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 14736 time: 2021-12-31 07:47:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e4e6f614d910e3156a0241adaf9a7f4c617a2e8c8714cc5f03c1be8941f512aBlock Operator
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