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 6685775 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 49135491 epoch_slot_no: 146691 block_no: 6685598 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 71117 time: 2021-12-28 14:29:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x167e2fa5bdce2521e828549dc1907c68be78ab70707e87c399ccb8767a305eb8Block Operator
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