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 6697318 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49371533 epoch_slot_no: 382733 block_no: 6697141 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 21492 time: 2021-12-31 08:03:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbffaa3f5ec244002c66efe6b72301847301171a1f9d8a740da82b2e8a14257cBlock Operator
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