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 6694856 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 49323470 epoch_slot_no: 334670 block_no: 6694679 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 70865 time: 2021-12-30 18:42:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x159ba38b18fb20b729e13cc213e2537a12135824157bfd341f8dd71dfa643c82Block Operator
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