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 6686321 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49146194 epoch_slot_no: 157394 block_no: 6686144 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 68541 time: 2021-12-28 17:28:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd155b5c8ecd13ac8011da2485b11e9a898ab514ee08af8ab3aa22fc3383842e6Block Operator
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