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 6686565 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49151377 epoch_slot_no: 162577 block_no: 6686388 slot_leader_id: 4728179 size: 21418 time: 2021-12-28 18:54:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f834dbf03c060c3da048de34b6e4de9c1f67b47e9cf1c696ee8b65d9c8985d9Block Operator
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