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 6685171 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49123209 epoch_slot_no: 134409 block_no: 6684994 slot_leader_id: 6473192 size: 2154 time: 2021-12-28 11:05:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16d37c9987abf7a1869ff70914da3c5c22b89455a254d8b32438e1aed7b297bBlock Operator
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