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 6685588 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49131781 epoch_slot_no: 142981 block_no: 6685411 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 47429 time: 2021-12-28 13:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e48b60d2d2e3e96ccee05db09b9c291d8623585515c62d5ad5b78bf5540f272Block Operator
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