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 6684907 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 49118026 epoch_slot_no: 129226 block_no: 6684730 slot_leader_id: 5596852 size: 59854 time: 2021-12-28 09:38:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fbc640b4f94d3113b176ba83a9cea3f49c6821350a9bea74b546ed826832491Block Operator
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