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 6674307 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 48902020 epoch_slot_no: 345220 block_no: 6674130 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 19963 time: 2021-12-25 21:38:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff78b3ba46ca6a1216918b749aaca9c96da45c9eb931fb96a79bf08f9ffad68bBlock Operator
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