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 6697649 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49378481 epoch_slot_no: 389681 block_no: 6697472 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 38272 time: 2021-12-31 09:59:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313579e93ee7bcdb50d6a0ed8b3d6bfc44a114457ec40015a80ea6862f66ed7dBlock Operator
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