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 6686823 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49156341 epoch_slot_no: 167541 block_no: 6686646 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 14285 time: 2021-12-28 20:17:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27cdbda0482a29cac291fa39ea6d4e1e58ce56b7b5c1d799cc776916605b3e6fBlock Operator
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