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 6690701 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49239460 epoch_slot_no: 250660 block_no: 6690524 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 13027 time: 2021-12-29 19:22:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a3983afd59e8ebdbecd25781379745e18dfcceeca6aa735a7d610278fd0faeBlock Operator
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