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 6698944 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 49404490 epoch_slot_no: 415690 block_no: 6698767 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 28717 time: 2021-12-31 17:13:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2315d532d9264a2dbf8a968b70e7cb58250928628332d8a866745fe04a37bae4Block Operator
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