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 6699331 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49412821 epoch_slot_no: 424021 block_no: 6699154 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 31378 time: 2021-12-31 19:31:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4412a6b5a49392b324be14a1570d96d0192670c7ac2edb9930efcb4a54874c41Block Operator
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