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 6681796 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49053693 epoch_slot_no: 64893 block_no: 6681619 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 4549 time: 2021-12-27 15:46:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58f2a0ca223f88aef417e88440ed46ba80ca3d321a5a489e070758e261b4fdbcBlock Operator
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