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 6687041 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 49160713 epoch_slot_no: 171913 block_no: 6686864 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 6443 time: 2021-12-28 21:30:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fa879502c5d4834fc320ea720e0bf56cef21ee592793a95bfc7b2c7c32e244Block Operator
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