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 6686030 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49140468 epoch_slot_no: 151668 block_no: 6685853 slot_leader_id: 5080696 size: 12954 time: 2021-12-28 15:52:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44401d9cf4850f7d8d754e867e94178be5f28251d1886dcba74b477cce9e9d13Block Operator
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