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 6698470 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49395814 epoch_slot_no: 407014 block_no: 6698293 slot_leader_id: 5451981 size: 8362 time: 2021-12-31 14:48:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ab16baf51490376b8c876b0b38170671515d767da62601da6a41314eabbcb9Block Operator
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