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 6689082 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49204187 epoch_slot_no: 215387 block_no: 6688905 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 1043 time: 2021-12-29 09:34:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7fc6732bb15daa56b9cce443f14fcdeb3a6810c78f8a94e37f29bea17be122Block Operator
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