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 6685948 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49138987 epoch_slot_no: 150187 block_no: 6685771 slot_leader_id: 4758942 size: 30797 time: 2021-12-28 15:27:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b330bcc43c92a73a96453f0e27da9adb6ac306cbf62484ff7eaeca24385c3d8Block Operator
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