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 6698375 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49394026 epoch_slot_no: 405226 block_no: 6698198 slot_leader_id: 6698375 size: 16342 time: 2021-12-31 14:18:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c4bee596bf619bbb9250ffbe67f9328021ccad2af04e28a8a9b835ea3e9f808Block Operator
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