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 6675067 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48917949 epoch_slot_no: 361149 block_no: 6674890 slot_leader_id: 4667804 size: 11517 time: 2021-12-26 02:04:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbedf99dd41755705b669b7165888ed042ffab4bb53a0a7533baed064d98ba7fBlock Operator
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