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 6686471 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49149400 epoch_slot_no: 160600 block_no: 6686294 slot_leader_id: 5649410 size: 37555 time: 2021-12-28 18:21:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32483a6a9be714227b835025d7809f4c06c122a2cb7366e4ec9259bf3fafb8eeBlock Operator
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