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 6678682 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 48990126 epoch_slot_no: 1326 block_no: 6678505 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 13022 time: 2021-12-26 22:06:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcef5aed1bba6f64649af3c69ac6511952b69d00698be35aac8fcef3f54e06fc1Block Operator
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