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 6697911 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49384154 epoch_slot_no: 395354 block_no: 6697734 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 6237 time: 2021-12-31 11:34:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3871033a923568c50729ef12ed1f5a94ced0dbbfa23901b1bdc176dc522d789Block Operator
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