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 6698298 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49392354 epoch_slot_no: 403554 block_no: 6698121 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 11925 time: 2021-12-31 13:50:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58de6c0fdddf4ca56f4b59e3457223c284f14a75a7e3ca17464c53a1b6c0d7b2Block Operator
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