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 6694081 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49307369 epoch_slot_no: 318569 block_no: 6693904 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 21534 time: 2021-12-30 14:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc7747fa95762f82c45dcb0d85d6918666edfe89898b5e1ace0fca1f4f3450fdBlock Operator
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