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 6695642 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49338485 epoch_slot_no: 349685 block_no: 6695465 slot_leader_id: 6023685 size: 47245 time: 2021-12-30 22:52:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7972f5ef3bd3f1238229761fc44715dab005879c6726404bf2f728b186b10d47Block Operator
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