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 6691730 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49260683 epoch_slot_no: 271883 block_no: 6691553 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 33673 time: 2021-12-30 01:16:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbdab3eee0793a77079dfc427bf9cfecf69af1587b845459d487592750cd03c8Block Operator
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