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 6697779 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49381237 epoch_slot_no: 392437 block_no: 6697602 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 7491 time: 2021-12-31 10:45:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12519e67c1910d05dd2e1332ec71058f50cb2babfbb48a79979a6e6b92e20418Block Operator
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