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 6698620 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 49398565 epoch_slot_no: 409765 block_no: 6698443 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 54960 time: 2021-12-31 15:34:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x722a028de0cdfb7e70b3ae0286dcc498c3855ccad6b7732cf73985e03fdff4abBlock Operator
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