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 6690541 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49236476 epoch_slot_no: 247676 block_no: 6690364 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 54435 time: 2021-12-29 18:32:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d4a88bd6aa7d7777bef7ef390519757a59a7bb9cd2499cef17f2432df965b71Block Operator
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