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 6685490 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 49129821 epoch_slot_no: 141021 block_no: 6685313 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 71066 time: 2021-12-28 12:55:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6df7bc6e0af26f2538f9a94d9a4f309718fb92c3f8fb5460aa0ce0c66c57f507Block Operator
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