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 6694601 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49317995 epoch_slot_no: 329195 block_no: 6694424 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 22009 time: 2021-12-30 17:11:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbee90d07c98e4a2ec2e446e3e967718fe12424973dd56c84b2182e021ff050acBlock Operator
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