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 6684315 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49105572 epoch_slot_no: 116772 block_no: 6684138 slot_leader_id: 4555619 size: 14201 time: 2021-12-28 06:11:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb62d12404c42aed077730efbd034cee689fd9c12b6a83dfd1d2186218b8537aBlock Operator
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