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 6695350 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49332648 epoch_slot_no: 343848 block_no: 6695173 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 5087 time: 2021-12-30 21:15:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03ef7db606fe266615d3b29305c39055bbcbceeb2808f34ed1f0979ac38fde54Block Operator
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