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 6685041 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49120655 epoch_slot_no: 131855 block_no: 6684864 slot_leader_id: 4570659 size: 15803 time: 2021-12-28 10:22:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81fc032062145e8d7720f25ebaf3444dfdb7826556dca3197df0f7caa5de8bcBlock Operator
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