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 6685760 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 49135124 epoch_slot_no: 146324 block_no: 6685583 slot_leader_id: 6685760 size: 35864 time: 2021-12-28 14:23:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x556b5a35a42953683f0875bbe28b06d2c85cc4e8589f2a94751fd4bc646531a1Block Operator
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