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 6675347 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48923362 epoch_slot_no: 366562 block_no: 6675170 slot_leader_id: 5874694 size: 34088 time: 2021-12-26 03:34:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390e3b658f5be68fba3af95d1e1b1c908337d422b7b7c024688d6f48539167deBlock Operator
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