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 6699618 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49418757 epoch_slot_no: 429957 block_no: 6699441 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 2959 time: 2021-12-31 21:10:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43337039a0cd9290fd29b584920ba704b1cf64c145aafaa6e92666e7b39cb75Block Operator
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