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 6692755 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49281764 epoch_slot_no: 292964 block_no: 6692578 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 6165 time: 2021-12-30 07:07:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7020f38bce6860f9b0c99c574588ee70d699af4b905ed6f26607e5a86f17fe2Block Operator
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