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 6686804 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49155855 epoch_slot_no: 167055 block_no: 6686627 slot_leader_id: 6136294 size: 8163 time: 2021-12-28 20:09:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x779cdac52120c01e581d5a6fdbba8651faf414ae754d3bb4a804f8ff6aaf6360Block Operator
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