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 6675544 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48926991 epoch_slot_no: 370191 block_no: 6675367 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 8819 time: 2021-12-26 04:34:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef1bb65101d5ed5b76160de3c17af7423138ed39fd3831283665c630ce298f75Block Operator
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