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 6687898 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49178973 epoch_slot_no: 190173 block_no: 6687721 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 30458 time: 2021-12-29 02:34:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32786e661c3e349a9c9812392f9e7fb6face4c380ba5300fd1d4a2b5391200faBlock Operator
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