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 6686653 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49153033 epoch_slot_no: 164233 block_no: 6686476 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 27565 time: 2021-12-28 19:22:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f52d08ccec70077d3542d9043982245563acd9129cc864479c3be5b998b02feBlock Operator
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