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 6695767 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49340891 epoch_slot_no: 352091 block_no: 6695590 slot_leader_id: 4568306 size: 57746 time: 2021-12-30 23:33:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a35667d67bc726048b6792c10c240c86e9d2db7ae8ae4be9b290e052dd7843fBlock Operator
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