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 6678021 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 48976832 epoch_slot_no: 420032 block_no: 6677844 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 24490 time: 2021-12-26 18:25:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4ed0790dbfb68e1bd85c1d7f0ed39601ed7a8ac5d1e1846e5ab0bb194d42b96Block Operator
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