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 6698986 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49405639 epoch_slot_no: 416839 block_no: 6698809 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 68864 time: 2021-12-31 17:32:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadac6bb3a3311cb3c39499a7a76d5ed64e3e4796013565692c8f92578c94d1acBlock Operator
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