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 6687384 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49167777 epoch_slot_no: 178977 block_no: 6687207 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 60645 time: 2021-12-28 23:27:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39e530d11139d64883620d3623400bfdd9c66bfff61eb3adfe36f1626197c98fBlock Operator
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