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 6698339 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49393296 epoch_slot_no: 404496 block_no: 6698162 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 49569 time: 2021-12-31 14:06:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2896fbcbee0bea4c1a2bf369ce4c45353eb57388eb1bd65449590636d1f6747fBlock Operator
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