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 6698025 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49386486 epoch_slot_no: 397686 block_no: 6697848 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 16709 time: 2021-12-31 12:12:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb080895307869f28329de3b6ee5f361c973f600b8ec22183338d172b8d5b59bBlock Operator
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