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 6681644 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49050732 epoch_slot_no: 61932 block_no: 6681467 slot_leader_id: 4626738 size: 33797 time: 2021-12-27 14:57:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7e1cbbb0030289587f95e477b3519d5a780a67e80df10f9001acd034494a9beBlock Operator
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