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 6698121 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49388442 epoch_slot_no: 399642 block_no: 6697944 slot_leader_id: 6558340 size: 20135 time: 2021-12-31 12:45:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18982725fe5a876d7bcc8d03c7a63a7fb6a27bcf2a96d71e72566ca26babdf3eBlock Operator
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