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 6697431 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49374172 epoch_slot_no: 385372 block_no: 6697254 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 31094 time: 2021-12-31 08:47:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374ec0f749e048b2af7141a5a1ba798f428cd365dc6deb7c985299b70ccfd763Block Operator
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