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 6689670 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 49217347 epoch_slot_no: 228547 block_no: 6689493 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 51169 time: 2021-12-29 13:13:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabdc1e2841bf6714b240b36306ad53da219f7838060d7ff0c3ad6310b42a1581Block Operator
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