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 6691358 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49252375 epoch_slot_no: 263575 block_no: 6691181 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 62552 time: 2021-12-29 22:57:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86525d434c4dd8b87f8adc6e9eee4d64a687058f3318318a8f6b188a197eca43Block Operator
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