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 6687434 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 49169060 epoch_slot_no: 180260 block_no: 6687257 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 70281 time: 2021-12-28 23:49:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa56949566ef761e66ff79a1d6fce2a2ae5bb746f29dae65c219e8493b89837b9Block Operator
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