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 6686749 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49154963 epoch_slot_no: 166163 block_no: 6686572 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 26300 time: 2021-12-28 19:54:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x534474f24e8aa2d771aa231d2a8a984d456b72a160d7f4e2691fa2175375f343Block Operator
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