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 6691567 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 49256823 epoch_slot_no: 268023 block_no: 6691390 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 48799 time: 2021-12-30 00:11:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x503f58ff3dbaf072389ec40e4316570735a4c523cd0dd0e807a8516c60d4c09bBlock Operator
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