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 6683765 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49094025 epoch_slot_no: 105225 block_no: 6683588 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 25110 time: 2021-12-28 02:58:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1193c06785ebc54e162632449fd14fb780cd517001164e2d8dbd5a51cd43adfdBlock Operator
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