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 6681308 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 49043290 epoch_slot_no: 54490 block_no: 6681131 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 59931 time: 2021-12-27 12:53:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87983ccc259485b5aeec6b9bfb4b60ce30ca51ff85e1956d1821e43d31e4549eBlock Operator
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