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 6692122 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49268627 epoch_slot_no: 279827 block_no: 6691945 slot_leader_id: 4634493 size: 19993 time: 2021-12-30 03:28:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39c37090c621396b7a067cf1d0c5bb6098d53459fa303afab1f35a5d873daa03Block Operator
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