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 6691050 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49246067 epoch_slot_no: 257267 block_no: 6690873 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 16367 time: 2021-12-29 21:12:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81e8a4404b87663a06462f4addd50cf49c46d3e3bc9db22bd2dd99220dad7f41Block Operator
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