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 6691856 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49263252 epoch_slot_no: 274452 block_no: 6691679 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 13906 time: 2021-12-30 01:59:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9280b96af4cc6358cad2eca1bc89353ddd3d1255a7b15bf02a426761f1a841Block Operator
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