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 6675262 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 48921639 epoch_slot_no: 364839 block_no: 6675085 slot_leader_id: 6388980 size: 50810 time: 2021-12-26 03:05:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfbb1212f25b9f588a8ce73d80dedf07edf27d4e6836074630c924f9fef8ba0Block Operator
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