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 6686051 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49140830 epoch_slot_no: 152030 block_no: 6685874 slot_leader_id: 5516217 size: 41922 time: 2021-12-28 15:58:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48ee543073eed9d29ad1ef414a1064ea7b0c50e8e3e294e29c9c3bb7c75e2f0fBlock Operator
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