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 6698870 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49403346 epoch_slot_no: 414546 block_no: 6698693 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 71985 time: 2021-12-31 16:53:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x726fa47d680e09a39e2f9b747623b46cc7004c26b1da7c49e053170ff65865cbBlock Operator
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