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 6689585 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49215405 epoch_slot_no: 226605 block_no: 6689408 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 2492 time: 2021-12-29 12:41:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x142fadafbe10de4b23b1a9c97013fff656f18a1f55d03002e2e9e2c828ba13ceBlock Operator
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