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 6686855 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 49156943 epoch_slot_no: 168143 block_no: 6686678 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 27088 time: 2021-12-28 20:27:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbeba58f3660ee0d1fae9b3eb664751fb3cae5da33d34db91503ade6e70e1aeBlock Operator
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