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 6689473 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49212995 epoch_slot_no: 224195 block_no: 6689296 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 9470 time: 2021-12-29 12:01:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd10261f990c87c3f301472d8b47ab9ac919d7c89825c0c6e03c9730825899f7Block Operator
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