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 6677437 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 48965720 epoch_slot_no: 408920 block_no: 6677260 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 13843 time: 2021-12-26 15:20:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe35a5efd686ecf8a144caae7c44d59f54445d1cf4869ab4a93bbeb7020947375Block Operator
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