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 6698642 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49399073 epoch_slot_no: 410273 block_no: 6698465 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 8867 time: 2021-12-31 15:42:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87ea3e31763fee9cbd0dc0a83babc8e45f457d43055e5308e898adc848804292Block Operator
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