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 6697554 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49376504 epoch_slot_no: 387704 block_no: 6697377 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 18078 time: 2021-12-31 09:26:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da91717bab15d2e161ef83a27db9d65f186fac6f82ffcf0f8efb42014052678Block Operator
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