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 6690125 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49227053 epoch_slot_no: 238253 block_no: 6689948 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 5417 time: 2021-12-29 15:55:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5601033460603c2f0eb0670541ef03b7dbcd1e049258f97e00b6552c1aa699e1Block Operator
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