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 6686719 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 49154460 epoch_slot_no: 165660 block_no: 6686542 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 54389 time: 2021-12-28 19:45:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf94db2863a66e9d673e82652a9519e25102af15fc69cb503e6ec3639d2af0aBlock Operator
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