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 6699288 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49411908 epoch_slot_no: 423108 block_no: 6699111 slot_leader_id: 5335424 size: 22175 time: 2021-12-31 19:16:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a3f61b1937bf0ccf2b91651b16fe806ddfd55a6f40ded76b918e29779da920bBlock Operator
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