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 6686513 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 49150401 epoch_slot_no: 161601 block_no: 6686336 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 40372 time: 2021-12-28 18:38:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7fa0fca3220f5451fb0eacb050198ec50c10f80579a05cb4730b56ab30fdc76Block Operator
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