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 6689354 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49210153 epoch_slot_no: 221353 block_no: 6689177 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 1429 time: 2021-12-29 11:14:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0edd70ffc702e85567c2c7f896adceb37b6f962318ad46a99d67cdc796a564eaBlock Operator
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