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 6687664 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49173880 epoch_slot_no: 185080 block_no: 6687487 slot_leader_id: 5974295 size: 12691 time: 2021-12-29 01:09:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdee1040b0e16bb94f682fec22179971ac663c1bce30bf1091152ceeb28106900Block Operator
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