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 6698990 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49405801 epoch_slot_no: 417001 block_no: 6698813 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 72045 time: 2021-12-31 17:34:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e31f72bbc824b3ed4bb3fcba0e83596d125fa2ea34cad21d596f627b9d7d0c2Block Operator
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