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 6686713 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 49154298 epoch_slot_no: 165498 block_no: 6686536 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 69508 time: 2021-12-28 19:43:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17a59d3ecab960bcf79f576ec865ec76aaeb7b0b14e4070fe0d2eb18e52dfe71Block Operator
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