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 6699148 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49408727 epoch_slot_no: 419927 block_no: 6698971 slot_leader_id: 6447407 size: 8022 time: 2021-12-31 18:23:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d48175a56fcb9b51e3c2fc25b704028682e40e622bb004b277a6dd638f75fcbBlock Operator
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