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 6698596 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 49398201 epoch_slot_no: 409401 block_no: 6698419 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 68529 time: 2021-12-31 15:28:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83a137da265010ae97763bd3c8ef3f74e7298235697c28ac53537c7042020fc9Block Operator
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