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 6686451 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 49149079 epoch_slot_no: 160279 block_no: 6686274 slot_leader_id: 4982078 size: 58735 time: 2021-12-28 18:16:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84e2c7d7fcc5274eea164947e7e0fc567a5ffb960dae7cdc37a981dfdb3b99b3Block Operator
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