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 6698373 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49394011 epoch_slot_no: 405211 block_no: 6698196 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 42464 time: 2021-12-31 14:18:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b7d66249972fe419d5a35b2d4c6c9ed89122a3edeabfb4c0a15ff7d5dcecb9Block Operator
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