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 6686295 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49145676 epoch_slot_no: 156876 block_no: 6686118 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 32150 time: 2021-12-28 17:19:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x998ee1f7f6e3a2a915f7e6936946987f07a52bb9f65cefae73ad88129aa0ddecBlock Operator
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