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 6687543 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 49171381 epoch_slot_no: 182581 block_no: 6687366 slot_leader_id: 4567412 size: 28702 time: 2021-12-29 00:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a1b40c13938f5cbd4d6fa7559fe5fcff91c0158f7ea5ca6592f1caecb9f7d39Block Operator
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