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 6676488 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 48946920 epoch_slot_no: 390120 block_no: 6676311 slot_leader_id: 5744703 size: 19626 time: 2021-12-26 10:06:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccd217bc1598510d9f1e4b091c868a2f0d74e78a39cb3fa4028b2b5bda6508f8Block Operator
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