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 6686308 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49145909 epoch_slot_no: 157109 block_no: 6686131 slot_leader_id: 5575481 size: 25886 time: 2021-12-28 17:23:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe29191ceb9f86a672155bca3f0b8390760686563b24792e439151c43a8d77ed9Block Operator
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