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 6699150 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49408760 epoch_slot_no: 419960 block_no: 6698973 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 18543 time: 2021-12-31 18:24:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaa5a7e8b3e4ae7fb04a870adc5702098a2d78610f271cbb713ad6f0ee7d5557Block Operator
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