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 6697306 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49371394 epoch_slot_no: 382594 block_no: 6697129 slot_leader_id: 4962621 size: 36557 time: 2021-12-31 08:01:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe65cbb6f20773a4638299b35c0c78b067743f6e4def5a1371fe0e45bbb0280f4Block Operator
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