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 6685386 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49127547 epoch_slot_no: 138747 block_no: 6685209 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 20015 time: 2021-12-28 12:17:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac9dbb3cd7bc3e59ec04b17d9ab24dbc54f30a6e21deac2eda004458104a5f18Block Operator
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