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 6683137 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 49081077 epoch_slot_no: 92277 block_no: 6682960 slot_leader_id: 4555611 size: 7826 time: 2021-12-27 23:22:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c2bbfda023a6dd45469e89898ed3e919414a87944623da8569fa6f18784a9bBlock Operator
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