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 6698608 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49398389 epoch_slot_no: 409589 block_no: 6698431 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 7458 time: 2021-12-31 15:31:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e893ea0d27dadabf4417b859bb16695520c5945a508c6881a6a29320c0178bfBlock Operator
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