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 6681808 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 49053827 epoch_slot_no: 65027 block_no: 6681631 slot_leader_id: 5394338 size: 35436 time: 2021-12-27 15:48:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14db7089226ae338a22c7c949baed03430eeeafcb7589592d9f41c7f9f764eb9Block Operator
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