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 6686845 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 49156704 epoch_slot_no: 167904 block_no: 6686668 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 63211 time: 2021-12-28 20:23:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8c1ee40dd8a2e375375fbb1c6799fffa4749ad180e435d68c5eb26ecc5dcc99Block Operator
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