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 6687122 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49162417 epoch_slot_no: 173617 block_no: 6686945 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 19989 time: 2021-12-28 21:58:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408f4d8687ed0ffc665526464ed9950d90d79c10605580886ee7f72d17da469bBlock Operator
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