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 6699873 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49424395 epoch_slot_no: 3595 block_no: 6699696 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 22522 time: 2021-12-31 22:44:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b5558af223c93e585bfc550aea91c94c48042bd484049fc218451bffc40bd1Block Operator
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