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 6688085 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 49182708 epoch_slot_no: 193908 block_no: 6687908 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 46102 time: 2021-12-29 03:36:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bc4662dce847861a5406f74da6806f2b7aabfdbc8f5ab7c1153124dc0f9ec73Block Operator
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