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 6689173 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49206574 epoch_slot_no: 217774 block_no: 6688996 slot_leader_id: 4580693 size: 42414 time: 2021-12-29 10:14:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee1602bcb67fee0e4e0d5b1b9500c672f8a31248d0091a640d1ab3958014a13eBlock Operator
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