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 6685195 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49123857 epoch_slot_no: 135057 block_no: 6685018 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 24661 time: 2021-12-28 11:15:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75cda6cf3123fa0a75baf30b5235615a53bb305ea4f15f3e9f6b04ee62efbe1Block Operator
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