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 6698623 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49398625 epoch_slot_no: 409825 block_no: 6698446 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 39507 time: 2021-12-31 15:35:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda1203a146ad478c3bf2f53ba273aeeb31f838cf98d8d6a1881be43c75e8c61eBlock Operator
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