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 6685945 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49138946 epoch_slot_no: 150146 block_no: 6685768 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 17107 time: 2021-12-28 15:27:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203331baa5dd888ece65e73fd39420f8223c0a5dd0e8e63c368959244eb77f93Block Operator
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