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 6698706 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49400418 epoch_slot_no: 411618 block_no: 6698529 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 1495 time: 2021-12-31 16:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x797f8322ab566d9360025aba553288ea1fac8ebe51afbb1b20c8e920573631d9Block Operator
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