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 6687001 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49159962 epoch_slot_no: 171162 block_no: 6686824 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 2847 time: 2021-12-28 21:17:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf149cec81fc45e5b996c88acd0ef5d42b07114c81b29d724069e957c72cfdc4aBlock Operator
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