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 6694169 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49309391 epoch_slot_no: 320591 block_no: 6693992 slot_leader_id: 6006982 size: 24029 time: 2021-12-30 14:48:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc33f17f091bd61216e23acdba3cf6d2e9e25cf246662fca26a3e2a22824cf047Block Operator
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