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 6692428 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49274940 epoch_slot_no: 286140 block_no: 6692251 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 4647 time: 2021-12-30 05:13:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4594d556ce7640c8689e9db2c695be4c2b96a782ddcabd6d18373bf8a4488be8Block Operator
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