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 6698810 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49402186 epoch_slot_no: 413386 block_no: 6698633 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 20574 time: 2021-12-31 16:34:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f0c4820993a8541df3b101c97374fc3f1b7b32040cb4b33dc8ee01e5c5867c4Block Operator
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