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 6686943 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 49158777 epoch_slot_no: 169977 block_no: 6686766 slot_leader_id: 6448040 size: 6088 time: 2021-12-28 20:57:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8f26c7f2d4335471aaee0d33738415e25280e89cfe6d5e514fca04b2070005dBlock Operator
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