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 6690648 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49238386 epoch_slot_no: 249586 block_no: 6690471 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 38629 time: 2021-12-29 19:04:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaef9c1412dcafb4f4866b35d154c64fc75a777d74328b974a55bb7b30c299166Block Operator
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