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 6682568 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49070462 epoch_slot_no: 81662 block_no: 6682391 slot_leader_id: 5553197 size: 27608 time: 2021-12-27 20:25:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d86abafee4ef482c3ae35d5d7a34f23f6a924d713fe93248651e029fb14399Block Operator
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