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 6693343 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49292925 epoch_slot_no: 304125 block_no: 6693166 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 4496 time: 2021-12-30 10:13:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e26e08f92281f4663d4ab8a87f1bcd60e9ee42d3519a92d1498fd13866352bBlock Operator
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