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 6689780 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49219711 epoch_slot_no: 230911 block_no: 6689603 slot_leader_id: 6169650 size: 45181 time: 2021-12-29 13:53:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe3191a9fe68a2eb9d055ff63be964bc512e616f92bc76d8a885fd31645a1f15Block Operator
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