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 6675638 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48929163 epoch_slot_no: 372363 block_no: 6675461 slot_leader_id: 5868201 size: 26093 time: 2021-12-26 05:10:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb861bea0e52b87ee9534bf275e9417bfc184eb9d3bb1f5c27a2298bf8c6e75d6Block Operator
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