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 6699160 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49408910 epoch_slot_no: 420110 block_no: 6698983 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 21918 time: 2021-12-31 18:26:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa00a33d76ad5c570e5691de9c43fe0bf1fad0169a65fc71c93ee5da7ac9d0f0fBlock Operator
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