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 6687720 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 49174883 epoch_slot_no: 186083 block_no: 6687543 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 17567 time: 2021-12-29 01:26:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fd5c14638791845ed72c1d4143964f171c867d6c4ca3f7aa6a556dfe8aebefbBlock Operator
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