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 6698263 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 49391760 epoch_slot_no: 402960 block_no: 6698086 slot_leader_id: 6390158 size: 70514 time: 2021-12-31 13:40:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb613f98f47be03492caac9d6a019bd5c20ab70e2396c716a241105aebed75a6Block Operator
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