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 6699872 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49424368 epoch_slot_no: 3568 block_no: 6699695 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 12139 time: 2021-12-31 22:44:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae5ef33f5856fa341ab2abd62e0246eb52970d43c58ada71e62bf5699762692Block Operator
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