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 6699375 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 49413735 epoch_slot_no: 424935 block_no: 6699198 slot_leader_id: 6573846 size: 35415 time: 2021-12-31 19:47:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574790c0eb18707830a2f2ba6e3e22fea2974ea6f812a23a23f33e085c62b024Block Operator
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