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 6699299 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49412099 epoch_slot_no: 423299 block_no: 6699122 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 7805 time: 2021-12-31 19:19:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ac4c88e0479b6b13cab069aa8e8b7eb2ac9da2ab3402856e06a939be59c16d3Block Operator
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