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 6693690 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49299653 epoch_slot_no: 310853 block_no: 6693513 slot_leader_id: 6693690 size: 16386 time: 2021-12-30 12:05:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee4c58ddb74219e793c727079f10d0cdc2a0de668f2e7e81d484f3b48123fffaBlock Operator
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