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 6677723 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48970797 epoch_slot_no: 413997 block_no: 6677546 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 16378 time: 2021-12-26 16:44:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e1cd4b94a2cd7b2ce7cddab518e5bd0665a36dd0780f4109895fbcf8882e62Block Operator
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