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 6698764 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49401369 epoch_slot_no: 412569 block_no: 6698587 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 4985 time: 2021-12-31 16:21:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7ab776aec78e61eb4d2750a280c4632611646e193daf096fdc7b70c5462d01Block Operator
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