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 6699097 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 49407774 epoch_slot_no: 418974 block_no: 6698920 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 71063 time: 2021-12-31 18:07:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe953469227db5b4f6a197488f51c6a9f778334f36a5c01146a7a9fa10f05bb3Block Operator
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