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 6686229 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 49144342 epoch_slot_no: 155542 block_no: 6686052 slot_leader_id: 4614591 size: 72237 time: 2021-12-28 16:57:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f48ae470e6da9c8465f2d7bcca18e6f7f375a1325932e9a39088fd4a1c023fBlock Operator
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