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 6685867 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49137392 epoch_slot_no: 148592 block_no: 6685690 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 21652 time: 2021-12-28 15:01:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6666766076de3eee06c55d09026d9c6f925bdfd2f3f788425627c08deee6aa1aBlock Operator
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