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 6694435 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 49314917 epoch_slot_no: 326117 block_no: 6694258 slot_leader_id: 5494890 size: 69782 time: 2021-12-30 16:20:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaa6f9ea60b5ec1f452b713f1607d4587648e41bdc929540dba284cba9ce5820Block Operator
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