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 6697476 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49375020 epoch_slot_no: 386220 block_no: 6697299 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 12876 time: 2021-12-31 09:01:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca8ddf8bd27d367acc4e0a64554aeb64c45cce6d50b7ac54c57979abf6b87f79Block Operator
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