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 6697354 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49372591 epoch_slot_no: 383791 block_no: 6697177 slot_leader_id: 6047986 size: 24370 time: 2021-12-31 08:21:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71551fe3e4b5439dc19f3f3e5b27c4efa9ea6572c460edb25e802516473b548dBlock Operator
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