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 6689898 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49222249 epoch_slot_no: 233449 block_no: 6689721 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 27802 time: 2021-12-29 14:35:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b6a080c7637fa51b84833893c10328f454d2fc550ca94f6cbf15a1aa4d9d3eBlock Operator
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