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 6690277 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49230368 epoch_slot_no: 241568 block_no: 6690100 slot_leader_id: 6617388 size: 26162 time: 2021-12-29 16:50:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da18c35efa3247bc717191dbb2d03265e7813026641bfba6ee66170d8c68e2dBlock Operator
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