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 6697936 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49384596 epoch_slot_no: 395796 block_no: 6697759 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 29121 time: 2021-12-31 11:41:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb69bb6cb5e6843b5c577ed8735680648c5a1ce77caf41c6fea0b9d78e3e08caBlock Operator
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