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 6685432 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49128388 epoch_slot_no: 139588 block_no: 6685255 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 24567 time: 2021-12-28 12:31:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x172d541b1acdeb8d377d8c73f6c57472615ef56c59b8a8c18a84d2645fd130b2Block Operator
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