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 6699329 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49412785 epoch_slot_no: 423985 block_no: 6699152 slot_leader_id: 5128498 size: 7901 time: 2021-12-31 19:31:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6edad5dbbf011c5fae0c0f89f74a117efdf7e0dee696d2bdb6b349b2d8a8969fBlock Operator
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