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 6697384 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49373149 epoch_slot_no: 384349 block_no: 6697207 slot_leader_id: 5150339 size: 23524 time: 2021-12-31 08:30:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf492002bb948a0c7434eb5f08eea10069c2f061c430177ea10575653b64cfdeBlock Operator
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