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 6699407 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49414513 epoch_slot_no: 425713 block_no: 6699230 slot_leader_id: 5354399 size: 21948 time: 2021-12-31 20:00:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91500afe597c7b3681627e1e2b61d896f29b7a57cb31fbb050f10963941fc1dbBlock Operator
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