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 6689581 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49215357 epoch_slot_no: 226557 block_no: 6689404 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 20197 time: 2021-12-29 12:40:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc0a093f8a56e8635efd36c90a9e800c77166d38a797ea39ba7e26e1e7b8d1bBlock Operator
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