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 6686630 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 49152447 epoch_slot_no: 163647 block_no: 6686453 slot_leader_id: 4956933 size: 28745 time: 2021-12-28 19:12:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3f49687f1bcba0329ccafba8c887034714023399c0edaee9dfa42e31936768aBlock Operator
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