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 6686082 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49141508 epoch_slot_no: 152708 block_no: 6685905 slot_leader_id: 6074630 size: 54766 time: 2021-12-28 16:09:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf2dae4be3b791f963820a25cebfeedfa42cb16e5e29a10518a2051cd79cd8e2Block Operator
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