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 6694136 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49308619 epoch_slot_no: 319819 block_no: 6693959 slot_leader_id: 4559781 size: 35003 time: 2021-12-30 14:35:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb4e4d4415ebc784c7b0fd4d8f6bf8476bb366db37991d4ce0c3a88b954e3200Block Operator
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