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 6697974 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49385388 epoch_slot_no: 396588 block_no: 6697797 slot_leader_id: 5003808 size: 23975 time: 2021-12-31 11:54:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee2747c11827423bd416cb06731b6e84183db66c40f794cf7d2fd3f69eef17cBlock Operator
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