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 6686405 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49148117 epoch_slot_no: 159317 block_no: 6686228 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 18338 time: 2021-12-28 18:00:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ac06c629da61355165d1acb1f166382e3cffee45ac65192faf8ec5e35a6efeeBlock Operator
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