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 6698257 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 49391601 epoch_slot_no: 402801 block_no: 6698080 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 47057 time: 2021-12-31 13:38:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66bcc862c651ce6e93caf9de9dd338c1c73834932ae26c70ce25cb2c8d10f63fBlock Operator
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