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 6690618 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49237918 epoch_slot_no: 249118 block_no: 6690441 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 37682 time: 2021-12-29 18:56:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe54e4801158aed96d6d992b4423ed067a490a42259c305932327527b321f6eBlock Operator
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