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 6697716 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49380028 epoch_slot_no: 391228 block_no: 6697539 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 16513 time: 2021-12-31 10:25:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350dc90badaef855fa3389ec1a991b316d10255410ddc242e44d5b2012ed3bf2Block Operator
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