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 6693485 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49295716 epoch_slot_no: 306916 block_no: 6693308 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 20340 time: 2021-12-30 11:00:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79575ba0c0de595c6f7ff8183c65464f5a5ca8ebba76dacbed0e535886865f3cBlock Operator
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