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 6687443 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 49169249 epoch_slot_no: 180449 block_no: 6687266 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 68907 time: 2021-12-28 23:52:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50afcafe0cdc7aca0942e3071b3acc47659684e69000eb5a1caf10fa8c41a3e2Block Operator
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