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 6684684 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49112879 epoch_slot_no: 124079 block_no: 6684507 slot_leader_id: 5990666 size: 9971 time: 2021-12-28 08:12:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1381ae270be49f30ba58cf82666f6add4d395504e2af6c327c15588991b8ad1eBlock Operator
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