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 6689568 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49215119 epoch_slot_no: 226319 block_no: 6689391 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 17276 time: 2021-12-29 12:36:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01768df2cccbdf459dcb0f080e9a011d8afef636e59129ac1f36cf40da8f9987Block Operator
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