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 6697496 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49375406 epoch_slot_no: 386606 block_no: 6697319 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 7967 time: 2021-12-31 09:08:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ba7a5716881322da7ca5ec0c0fa001961842dafaeb264d4590b1e763def3612Block Operator
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