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 6694694 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49319877 epoch_slot_no: 331077 block_no: 6694517 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 32987 time: 2021-12-30 17:42:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43f181538dcdc00b75f78a0aa69a312c7f68e43acd891e4ed82a7dcd131bc7d4Block Operator
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