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 6685582 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 68 slot_no: 49131658 epoch_slot_no: 142858 block_no: 6685405 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 72030 time: 2021-12-28 13:25:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc95648cf887df3cf4597e316f9d56a226d892fa4a1a798816592cf138199ad78Block Operator
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