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 6678032 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 48977045 epoch_slot_no: 420245 block_no: 6677855 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 3957 time: 2021-12-26 18:28:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1af56ffeb63c13d9a24872ac4a691f3b9edcdfbd50afa2dd1813f6b9a0e228d8Block Operator
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