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 6691430 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 49253882 epoch_slot_no: 265082 block_no: 6691253 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 26461 time: 2021-12-29 23:22:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x930c25de98fb3b473c06142a54b6cf2bfa5ddf052da4d07e907ab22353aaaa6fBlock Operator
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