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 6678025 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48976930 epoch_slot_no: 420130 block_no: 6677848 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 5680 time: 2021-12-26 18:27:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ce7a7966f9289a0b6325c8ec6924aed9d39d11ef38ecadc889ec41e2036af66Block Operator
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