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 6689305 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49209392 epoch_slot_no: 220592 block_no: 6689128 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 7474 time: 2021-12-29 11:01:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5b25d6ac294cb3a77801659c3d79f641f9a0fa6c72c354c44d5ee95967f0e37Block Operator
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