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 6698345 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49393437 epoch_slot_no: 404637 block_no: 6698168 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 9990 time: 2021-12-31 14:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e16a382bdf1ef9f69c03090425a779c12c8ad2d80729a107668ee0d63e9aa73Block Operator
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