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 6682649 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49072043 epoch_slot_no: 83243 block_no: 6682472 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 26131 time: 2021-12-27 20:52:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dac029c69918d29a8c4051821f344c6998a06d37bb8a21dc28a6086fed7d4fbBlock Operator
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