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 6689147 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49205865 epoch_slot_no: 217065 block_no: 6688970 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 12007 time: 2021-12-29 10:02:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a332a2328665ff397ada8dae5bba737e67a50c79dfde0a56201d06bac82842eBlock Operator
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