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 6698271 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49391884 epoch_slot_no: 403084 block_no: 6698094 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 12858 time: 2021-12-31 13:42:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2305f9224a00f628dc67c85222b3d5fb8e1ddc02856603af9e901a1ec00354b9Block Operator
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