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 6698643 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49399093 epoch_slot_no: 410293 block_no: 6698466 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 50286 time: 2021-12-31 15:43:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc893c45427b8067154785a44d21adee5315b346e8b674aa775c0baf63f214427Block Operator
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