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 6686315 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 49146071 epoch_slot_no: 157271 block_no: 6686138 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 44979 time: 2021-12-28 17:26:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d479b5a8e74f710ffe400290e908962215bd8caf97af7c52fdca0f1c2547d74Block Operator
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