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 6699856 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49424138 epoch_slot_no: 3338 block_no: 6699679 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 51175 time: 2021-12-31 22:40:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a1fb116b6c9615f64a315581c82e9028820e52316c16da52e6b73005e5d876Block Operator
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