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 6689114 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49204946 epoch_slot_no: 216146 block_no: 6688937 slot_leader_id: 4580300 size: 18154 time: 2021-12-29 09:47:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72ed3bd40becaf0b793033ed53118f2477a5945ace8f7cb39e4e6b86c76cc0edBlock Operator
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