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 6694205 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49310081 epoch_slot_no: 321281 block_no: 6694028 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 44407 time: 2021-12-30 14:59:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aaefee15ddef192f5e1a92c967c212829ca43b62543aa598cb13f8d5cac0e2Block Operator
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