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 6683003 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 49078632 epoch_slot_no: 89832 block_no: 6682826 slot_leader_id: 5152260 size: 1146 time: 2021-12-27 22:42:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9eb76460d2187e44a0b5d88d2323936f49e432da427c0854e8e8a37fcb73c28cBlock Operator
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