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 6686411 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 49148260 epoch_slot_no: 159460 block_no: 6686234 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 49355 time: 2021-12-28 18:02:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d1713d1e276d2d93f227748fc356c6737c946e8d2fa73392f0357e83dcec2e2Block Operator
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