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 6686257 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 49144950 epoch_slot_no: 156150 block_no: 6686080 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 27131 time: 2021-12-28 17:07:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c64c700f60e9c93a404a56029a3dd6a1e91785e29f639425bb6aca3087a3689Block Operator
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