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 6686297 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49145725 epoch_slot_no: 156925 block_no: 6686120 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 54734 time: 2021-12-28 17:20:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6753de38b8fa068ebae11c91f6950687823fa7409e622fff339d8cbb3335882bBlock Operator
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