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 6686314 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 49146026 epoch_slot_no: 157226 block_no: 6686137 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 58980 time: 2021-12-28 17:25:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x739c430934f2e0b19d01b1a532db9a5b099ff800e304f40c295477fe104f670cBlock Operator
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