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 6698233 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49390907 epoch_slot_no: 402107 block_no: 6698056 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 11819 time: 2021-12-31 13:26:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda75acf526980c6ec9c73a2a5a1a0b0e9d3be38e060078d6c3ee9bf6d2fca66bBlock Operator
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