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 6690194 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49228431 epoch_slot_no: 239631 block_no: 6690017 slot_leader_id: 5002858 size: 6579 time: 2021-12-29 16:18:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5ec9d5630e384787028a539a2db1223179c665a4ca0651b27a7398fa838eebBlock Operator
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