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 6685581 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49131600 epoch_slot_no: 142800 block_no: 6685404 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 8974 time: 2021-12-28 13:24:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51868faa8d79a59069358c09943e725a7f778a8b52b350e7704fe41bf11bb97dBlock Operator
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