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 6695261 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49330976 epoch_slot_no: 342176 block_no: 6695084 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 30375 time: 2021-12-30 20:47:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe99c69f2acda10ee99891a35535e6d72d7a3c90147be1c56d65153ce2fc2852bBlock Operator
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