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 6681357 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49044309 epoch_slot_no: 55509 block_no: 6681180 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 14333 time: 2021-12-27 13:10:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1270562dcca9147cb20fb77b7e7aa238a22fbdfcc0aedf89ba30b4649059522Block Operator
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