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 6699249 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49411067 epoch_slot_no: 422267 block_no: 6699072 slot_leader_id: 5023593 size: 14178 time: 2021-12-31 19:02:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x027f5355fa624b3d2bad9d6b02b99e0f546a3f9b9c28ceedbd7aa10cbfc36728Block Operator
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