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 6681537 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 49048254 epoch_slot_no: 59454 block_no: 6681360 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 19946 time: 2021-12-27 14:15:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2162f890fd1f361de7ff830e9eb0aa51f39cf2566a39b89fe22b44545e1720ddBlock Operator
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