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 6690261 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49230050 epoch_slot_no: 241250 block_no: 6690084 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 9869 time: 2021-12-29 16:45:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d5dcbb99e7a590c743a8cd11d80ff47e39976ac78b503a01cfe6e03df961244Block Operator
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