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 6686857 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 49156963 epoch_slot_no: 168163 block_no: 6686680 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 6472 time: 2021-12-28 20:27:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x340e7310563f203cd76e2cac4532a16b12391fa9ad5419c5ce80e94d6af35bcbBlock Operator
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