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 6675098 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48918569 epoch_slot_no: 361769 block_no: 6674921 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 7206 time: 2021-12-26 02:14:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba3f5c965b697082c018eb67d83ca55e1977f37ebc26d7da7038eb99180efeb1Block Operator
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