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 6689627 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49216557 epoch_slot_no: 227757 block_no: 6689450 slot_leader_id: 4555559 size: 15896 time: 2021-12-29 13:00:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe15b9162d3444ea8eae0a9bd34d6e25f6cfce72fe345e362515b89cc1e261af0Block Operator
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