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 6686472 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49149410 epoch_slot_no: 160610 block_no: 6686295 slot_leader_id: 4618109 size: 4009 time: 2021-12-28 18:21:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494d74584517987abf63b257691fbf76363dd7952d1a6dc707244332023ffd7cBlock Operator
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