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 6698285 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49392109 epoch_slot_no: 403309 block_no: 6698108 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 8269 time: 2021-12-31 13:46:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5918105047691666f60e3db726f73b18a43c4e1f114dc2b297e5cc6952d77152Block Operator
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