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 6686664 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 49153225 epoch_slot_no: 164425 block_no: 6686487 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 44978 time: 2021-12-28 19:25:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60bb68085e53c1a76f70ae5564ee4f2d9007fc16d737faeee2cfa6c306dbc38aBlock Operator
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