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 6697478 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49375088 epoch_slot_no: 386288 block_no: 6697301 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 12347 time: 2021-12-31 09:02:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98fcf21a27aaef946da823894d3090cbdbb43e2f97d19c65b1c62f08fc742aafBlock Operator
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