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 6687462 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49169618 epoch_slot_no: 180818 block_no: 6687285 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 21094 time: 2021-12-28 23:58:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf25c5daaa1cee328638e5a1b36ac899efcd5e4491a5aee6d8c3268049bc3329fBlock Operator
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