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 6687390 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 49167957 epoch_slot_no: 179157 block_no: 6687213 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 54959 time: 2021-12-28 23:30:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4939aafb5f60a47db21817249d733c57080ef6828607c5f1df452c4a99194af4Block Operator
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