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 6690449 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49234586 epoch_slot_no: 245786 block_no: 6690272 slot_leader_id: 6197314 size: 25202 time: 2021-12-29 18:01:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd4b84ab2153e975d87f9e0f190c6479a1ed27b9234451576c81d66be1bc7abBlock Operator
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