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 6678115 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 48978655 epoch_slot_no: 421855 block_no: 6677938 slot_leader_id: 5959284 size: 41517 time: 2021-12-26 18:55:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6972e4a5617d0cfac10d1f4b91754f789981efef13eaece36f50b07bb967341eBlock Operator
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