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 6686081 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 49141461 epoch_slot_no: 152661 block_no: 6685904 slot_leader_id: 5332010 size: 47744 time: 2021-12-28 16:09:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d6793a4942a151c0a7f610c34e66fd864d1cc4d9cf284a6ef3a874f0688e4d1Block Operator
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