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 6695215 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49330199 epoch_slot_no: 341399 block_no: 6695038 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 6582 time: 2021-12-30 20:34:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68f02c651eaa4fab0dea6ca6c0b49634fe99f99a1ab4ddb067d85e2b21209e0Block Operator
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