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 6697515 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49375754 epoch_slot_no: 386954 block_no: 6697338 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 15146 time: 2021-12-31 09:14:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d1389d05e1e5ed1d843447efab3541569ff941b930761c252b62c1b16f6915Block Operator
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