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 6695284 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49331511 epoch_slot_no: 342711 block_no: 6695107 slot_leader_id: 6018432 size: 69544 time: 2021-12-30 20:56:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cab6e77a128bb158ea10a13d63fa71b25160b584e79a0e3ecfff4a0903a67e1Block Operator
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