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 6693608 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49298024 epoch_slot_no: 309224 block_no: 6693431 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 9076 time: 2021-12-30 11:38:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb570fb5890861e4dfce59fda30bd5c5517c21eec1d86e8e6b1bccdcb9661c10eBlock Operator
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