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 6686532 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49150785 epoch_slot_no: 161985 block_no: 6686355 slot_leader_id: 6616679 size: 15335 time: 2021-12-28 18:44:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c173eaa296a0e5f758f251b18a6af5e2b174e300c92e88cba54e77b5e9007efBlock Operator
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