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 6694395 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49314005 epoch_slot_no: 325205 block_no: 6694218 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 42980 time: 2021-12-30 16:04:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11bd9162cf4436a2348dd20a0705e15a6653a3592140d3fe7445f7c39ddbb01aBlock Operator
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