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 6698387 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49394257 epoch_slot_no: 405457 block_no: 6698210 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 7836 time: 2021-12-31 14:22:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19c615f6f452517b426c86f75331a8f89945cebf14a656d2c209f5e50d9671c7Block Operator
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