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 6684606 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49111316 epoch_slot_no: 122516 block_no: 6684429 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 16377 time: 2021-12-28 07:46:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944995ab55a8189c04c9ad266a1379ee1407f1e59f9637b9e7f6a3a762305f01Block Operator
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