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 6685244 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49124746 epoch_slot_no: 135946 block_no: 6685067 slot_leader_id: 5723341 size: 18949 time: 2021-12-28 11:30:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5174644d7289a6e959f7aa90ed91f31d8706cd43301883049348ba56c96dfa96Block Operator
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