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 6687403 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 49168198 epoch_slot_no: 179398 block_no: 6687226 slot_leader_id: 5744360 size: 72188 time: 2021-12-28 23:34:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadb9cf46fe62920b40d605fb4237dd7a30d1ff3c86547ae0400a0f5e549be935Block Operator
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