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 6689005 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49202428 epoch_slot_no: 213628 block_no: 6688828 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 16175 time: 2021-12-29 09:05:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2319d2fb90653bf2fb7e2356dd86a934cb67c8638fd44da732fac137e1ca08Block Operator
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