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 6689174 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 49206650 epoch_slot_no: 217850 block_no: 6688997 slot_leader_id: 6588579 size: 45517 time: 2021-12-29 10:15:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17af639a13a07d221cba72bb02f14a61c7543fc00b59663b691a4eabcafdd911Block Operator
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