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 6690676 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49238858 epoch_slot_no: 250058 block_no: 6690499 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 10394 time: 2021-12-29 19:12:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51f5f45056c940459656524b8cb6cdaac9fb8487833b560db881377be2b29351Block Operator
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