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 6676721 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48951411 epoch_slot_no: 394611 block_no: 6676544 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 20824 time: 2021-12-26 11:21:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x775520812e1ea0590cf13d7dd2acfe71f04ab1684b56c3892a951e0a62947066Block Operator
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