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 6691087 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49246707 epoch_slot_no: 257907 block_no: 6690910 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 15231 time: 2021-12-29 21:23:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5effec2646d9624934b841d453ede1d72930d03c2a05f5e7184b956e29c357eeBlock Operator
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