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 6697386 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49373180 epoch_slot_no: 384380 block_no: 6697209 slot_leader_id: 5753750 size: 31973 time: 2021-12-31 08:31:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40faf5a0302f42ccff8f513198620e792d95440f9b9a48f75db9b07c481002d3Block Operator
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