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 6697624 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49378033 epoch_slot_no: 389233 block_no: 6697447 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 40221 time: 2021-12-31 09:52:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb104427fd626b0a396e16178d088109a43fb9a1db9901bd898983c5bab4dbc85Block Operator
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