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 6690473 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49235149 epoch_slot_no: 246349 block_no: 6690296 slot_leader_id: 4695943 size: 54326 time: 2021-12-29 18:10:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeb35067bd7333824b50d0973e0e05351c5b0358ba648af9cf0a85b3d38d1908Block Operator
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