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 6699066 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 49407190 epoch_slot_no: 418390 block_no: 6698889 slot_leader_id: 5449414 size: 50491 time: 2021-12-31 17:58:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a69d16cf4d1cbc25997debc3a47f7886ca5fb206014c1fbb9cd0ab10ae98b79Block Operator
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