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 6682983 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49078279 epoch_slot_no: 89479 block_no: 6682806 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 2990 time: 2021-12-27 22:36:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdc3c62fa322fb03f450d39d5416c49f2390fa7465c9b6f511fa67cf1f6dce3aBlock Operator
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