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 6690863 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49242984 epoch_slot_no: 254184 block_no: 6690686 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 11846 time: 2021-12-29 20:21:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc918618e72f781edb5218e90d2d44a4a4b04edbabf18126e56a342bc008b0834Block Operator
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