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 6685444 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49128699 epoch_slot_no: 139899 block_no: 6685267 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 70618 time: 2021-12-28 12:36:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1089e3825161824cac16ef855b537d55940892c17aca352f3a4240fea2f20a49Block Operator
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