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 6687233 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49165052 epoch_slot_no: 176252 block_no: 6687056 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 15350 time: 2021-12-28 22:42:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296ab137fdaa49c4ed138e0117852b41eb15c4eb7f54db8ace77337f6667ffeaBlock Operator
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