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 6691173 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49248458 epoch_slot_no: 259658 block_no: 6690996 slot_leader_id: 6027565 size: 23455 time: 2021-12-29 21:52:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32f38614fa4581b6fd24cd6bc94116748ad539c4542c3ed6103f60ff3f562b4eBlock Operator
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