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 6698602 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 49398338 epoch_slot_no: 409538 block_no: 6698425 slot_leader_id: 5657574 size: 71465 time: 2021-12-31 15:30:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d8f9bdb058f6112293bd0211163b668ae9fc84da7f412021ce0f34df6311d2Block Operator
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