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 6685447 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49128736 epoch_slot_no: 139936 block_no: 6685270 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 12718 time: 2021-12-28 12:37:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3839fc047929e9412ad48979a1e1a8cd1e585863d93f524d12f2de67717e4878Block Operator
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