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 6677860 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 48973424 epoch_slot_no: 416624 block_no: 6677683 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 17603 time: 2021-12-26 17:28:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2732b9adb2ff6a021ee481c67430bdbe0dd1027da0e229e9c74542ccef41fd42Block Operator
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