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 6689405 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 87 slot_no: 49211507 epoch_slot_no: 222707 block_no: 6689228 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 71882 time: 2021-12-29 11:36:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d80972424603eff48ca1ff8cfb3c09b7d340cbe4e97118569d781615ca7a0dbBlock Operator
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