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 6698859 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49403089 epoch_slot_no: 414289 block_no: 6698682 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 56569 time: 2021-12-31 16:49:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2226fc4d2b3821b8c4f05a909aab0f4bae950b96e171dd8da9745e308bd6e0fBlock Operator
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