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 6632688 Details
Epoch: 308Number of transactions in block: 33
slot_no: 48042211
epoch_slot_no: 349411
block_no: 6632511
slot_leader_id: 5609069
size: 55497
time: 2021-12-15 22:48:22
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x8259c7a84016eb734ac6910fe20ebe2311b4ec4c099154d6d628f9e2d593613e
Block Operator
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