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 6698690 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49400067 epoch_slot_no: 411267 block_no: 6698513 slot_leader_id: 5152904 size: 9904 time: 2021-12-31 15:59:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5be445eba0ca265404fee0cbae173d3fbab605e72fe7928e5c34de34f6d910fBlock Operator
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