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 6697992 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49385627 epoch_slot_no: 396827 block_no: 6697815 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 13450 time: 2021-12-31 11:58:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c4cdb7ee4d96a4bdb5542445541722f574a16f96ca32e9d5c25bb7b61f04eaBlock Operator
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