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 6685422 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49128075 epoch_slot_no: 139275 block_no: 6685245 slot_leader_id: 4613979 size: 24444 time: 2021-12-28 12:26:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a71253e9f41d169604077c55125e5ffd0b3d830e084408cfdd9b73ffd9fd9b9Block Operator
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