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 6691646 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49258695 epoch_slot_no: 269895 block_no: 6691469 slot_leader_id: 4985990 size: 8137 time: 2021-12-30 00:43:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b841f9e3ae0db65c595b24072fd865a189d2627e9d3cf00ebdfe36e13f3edd3Block Operator
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