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 6697535 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49376058 epoch_slot_no: 387258 block_no: 6697358 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 18600 time: 2021-12-31 09:19:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f7cc3b68c6d9bafb39574c7ca8b59d4a43ba4265a16d7205f3ab911b7c6a49eBlock Operator
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