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 6681388 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 49045030 epoch_slot_no: 56230 block_no: 6681211 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 44905 time: 2021-12-27 13:22:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dfa0321260633e3cadb397dec8dcba77e1e44f2e2ac7a292b1ddba20aebbda5Block Operator
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