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 6694377 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49313483 epoch_slot_no: 324683 block_no: 6694200 slot_leader_id: 5871596 size: 15669 time: 2021-12-30 15:56:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x263943c3fec0f2fb1ae091acd1d9192530af6361f7674ece76bef66ada8cd58aBlock Operator
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