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 6687397 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49168081 epoch_slot_no: 179281 block_no: 6687220 slot_leader_id: 4649134 size: 70405 time: 2021-12-28 23:32:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9675ae2a3527441c9b19af4855dbc1a8e1aee722e0fa430533fc4ef97bc67872Block Operator
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