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 6677036 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 48957038 epoch_slot_no: 400238 block_no: 6676859 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 33372 time: 2021-12-26 12:55:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03028b193be030f53809ff857803a7397829511d9c4af9e28914f86b5ede52bdBlock Operator
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