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 6698569 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49397535 epoch_slot_no: 408735 block_no: 6698392 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 5059 time: 2021-12-31 15:17:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2669c0a32172cd2f4f064476f2151e8b3007be24a3b60c33c20650c0b6aae05bBlock Operator
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