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 6698462 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49395768 epoch_slot_no: 406968 block_no: 6698285 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 25474 time: 2021-12-31 14:47:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb969ab7e27e2630b6ccbf00d7cf9f787a720e980a97123b731d01971b11aa02Block Operator
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