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 6692264 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49271221 epoch_slot_no: 282421 block_no: 6692087 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 38740 time: 2021-12-30 04:11:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc324af2229ab1d6bd422a9bd4d150fa34b3f49db120053c2bb6a0c415ca0f36aBlock Operator
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