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 6684607 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49111355 epoch_slot_no: 122555 block_no: 6684430 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 14760 time: 2021-12-28 07:47:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcac11b0711a659ec6bcf5e0da6b10fd090540b787a1bac4de712dd88ae2f42b8Block Operator
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