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 6676940 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 48955485 epoch_slot_no: 398685 block_no: 6676763 slot_leader_id: 4793753 size: 50228 time: 2021-12-26 12:29:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01d3f2a5a7abb574d2d67181960fa7e47f0c482f6406dd4a5e7ddf354229bd7eBlock Operator
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