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 6698573 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49397665 epoch_slot_no: 408865 block_no: 6698396 slot_leader_id: 5412888 size: 57686 time: 2021-12-31 15:19:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9c7ea39d402a44cea4319d86d5c50788084068e5329d8e529979d07b1ffac53Block Operator
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