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 6697470 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49374938 epoch_slot_no: 386138 block_no: 6697293 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 25094 time: 2021-12-31 09:00:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x275b298ac61427bc4e8409d5a73c6f74439a66c2b37fdf31500d41ed3e161641Block Operator
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