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 6686680 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49153509 epoch_slot_no: 164709 block_no: 6686503 slot_leader_id: 6282197 size: 7394 time: 2021-12-28 19:30:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3cac7deaf1fc5efdffe49ac70a2cc671518670aece9986579fb8363a802575bBlock Operator
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