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 6686870 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49157198 epoch_slot_no: 168398 block_no: 6686693 slot_leader_id: 6351412 size: 40371 time: 2021-12-28 20:31:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2d522a0fcc6bb1126aedd88ecda2352da60604aa3d60269709469a3d50e725Block Operator
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