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 6686856 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49156952 epoch_slot_no: 168152 block_no: 6686679 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 9531 time: 2021-12-28 20:27:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8096e91e5ef8f0b48b5a8961effc8dac1f912371b891298ab239e29e7adc62faBlock Operator
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