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 6690677 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49238880 epoch_slot_no: 250080 block_no: 6690500 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 16088 time: 2021-12-29 19:12:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af438964958fa46dff9c46b414ce1ffc9c360d03e30cbed7d868c47c7ec791fBlock Operator
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