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 6692507 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49276723 epoch_slot_no: 287923 block_no: 6692330 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 12739 time: 2021-12-30 05:43:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39a8d568eed32ec425f66ad2ddf74c733c4348054df38d85b26893fbe5a4eabBlock Operator
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