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 6697738 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49380462 epoch_slot_no: 391662 block_no: 6697561 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 6374 time: 2021-12-31 10:32:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac22b249f34a1ec345d323cc49915e05ee0786da683e48ef81f19a26b8ffaa71Block Operator
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