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 6686952 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 49158863 epoch_slot_no: 170063 block_no: 6686775 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 17775 time: 2021-12-28 20:59:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74da1c0722dfbd29606f3059c90227b6de3666cfaa4b5db935b3eeb0326a0c2Block Operator
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