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 6691677 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49259302 epoch_slot_no: 270502 block_no: 6691500 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 20370 time: 2021-12-30 00:53:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895ff952bba5de272702cd0d2d185abda8f2ff30188133e7ec3612e4a7a8c5aaBlock Operator
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