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 6682513 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49069098 epoch_slot_no: 80298 block_no: 6682336 slot_leader_id: 5812343 size: 12327 time: 2021-12-27 20:03:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325065ef06ed8084a6d3b33d34d613dc2732ac759c98eacc05a13c9456e8f23bBlock Operator
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