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 6698259 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49391607 epoch_slot_no: 402807 block_no: 6698082 slot_leader_id: 5507686 size: 1016 time: 2021-12-31 13:38:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cc2496542d8e9f73fefd558456813dcf6c55f4ad44f70aea9932a6d2b1c3c4eBlock Operator
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