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 6697848 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49382729 epoch_slot_no: 393929 block_no: 6697671 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 62803 time: 2021-12-31 11:10:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b8dc8c518599bc26c8df445c699a9112f29152a07a4489f5866727e79c4e1a1Block Operator
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