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 6675196 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 48920477 epoch_slot_no: 363677 block_no: 6675019 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 61972 time: 2021-12-26 02:46:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x334af4f73b4cf8787bd05b753d5cc6654598358b74fc7f6653aaa50ee2c26f47Block Operator
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