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 6698729 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49400766 epoch_slot_no: 411966 block_no: 6698552 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 19600 time: 2021-12-31 16:10:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa47e5b9389ce617502e5d1c8faba7fc5fdb5dd184701a520dc00a1942c559535Block Operator
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