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 6682124 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49060861 epoch_slot_no: 72061 block_no: 6681947 slot_leader_id: 5430728 size: 15731 time: 2021-12-27 17:45:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x193c436695f1300f95a5313cb7a2ad14db38ad23e149e9967ac083bc6e7f3a99Block Operator
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