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 6689090 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49204312 epoch_slot_no: 215512 block_no: 6688913 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 13691 time: 2021-12-29 09:36:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab2079a239c331b1f93c18acb0ef5ba08f307ee8e3a0b34c2b6dbd5c3493bdc4Block Operator
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