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 6681205 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49040862 epoch_slot_no: 52062 block_no: 6681028 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 24726 time: 2021-12-27 12:12:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c883c0da6414b1abd8e6b0c12fd7945f4451ebac7d654acf694b9867b9c085Block Operator
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