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 6674382 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 48903562 epoch_slot_no: 346762 block_no: 6674205 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 28700 time: 2021-12-25 22:04:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f337cf776c7acfbc2e226e5aa88834681a84f3c8d7b7c5b66ce412c4cbb435Block Operator
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