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 6686385 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 49147588 epoch_slot_no: 158788 block_no: 6686208 slot_leader_id: 6447359 size: 27973 time: 2021-12-28 17:51:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de4b14cd7e9a89c66d60a97c06d4c8d752d625c78d1f8006de15e6d37ef34feBlock Operator
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