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 6682963 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 49077958 epoch_slot_no: 89158 block_no: 6682786 slot_leader_id: 5789589 size: 39863 time: 2021-12-27 22:30:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe540435469e6bf6184ff5c2b1b14486065e45da225ab65a4519d1a6bf9680ae4Block Operator
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