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 6686571 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 49151447 epoch_slot_no: 162647 block_no: 6686394 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 59704 time: 2021-12-28 18:55:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505eb7695f0388ee58fb3be38e6ea6afffc5549f236dc41183ada640c6de5515Block Operator
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