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 6685602 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49131952 epoch_slot_no: 143152 block_no: 6685425 slot_leader_id: 4669641 size: 2939 time: 2021-12-28 13:30:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x884747dfc952c8549fb66b3beef0a54b7216310a7a70d193d9800788d866bd3eBlock Operator
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