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 6686738 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49154727 epoch_slot_no: 165927 block_no: 6686561 slot_leader_id: 6657854 size: 1589 time: 2021-12-28 19:50:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4316c1e4a71083398cdfcd9079e13edb7c21be476a7a0446fa41260fc33615dBlock Operator
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