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 6694488 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49315910 epoch_slot_no: 327110 block_no: 6694311 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 58144 time: 2021-12-30 16:36:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc55256f080a8aaa9073a604da8fb49386a51ed9f7ac3c2c426e8a63a719a4ecBlock Operator
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