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 6689274 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49208887 epoch_slot_no: 220087 block_no: 6689097 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 19257 time: 2021-12-29 10:52:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11258bc7e01ae233b397393d76308812f0963ad0314c4ea941e25fbc38c60fc6Block Operator
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