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 6697555 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49376522 epoch_slot_no: 387722 block_no: 6697378 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 29460 time: 2021-12-31 09:26:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10c961d9d47dd3f33b523f3f9a3f7b280a832834570299393abec2a893f01e4aBlock Operator
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