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 6683436 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 49087116 epoch_slot_no: 98316 block_no: 6683259 slot_leader_id: 6565457 size: 44243 time: 2021-12-28 01:03:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36f147023dbd091b1b5b059a30371e4ebabcaa8092b03bcfebf5c3bfaa8b00f0Block Operator
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