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 6682506 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 49068864 epoch_slot_no: 80064 block_no: 6682329 slot_leader_id: 5987582 size: 9010 time: 2021-12-27 19:59:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb56fc3b47699d1882b46d8de4eb6ef0161df0fd33096a847ec156c9ed42fceccBlock Operator
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