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 6678816 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 48992990 epoch_slot_no: 4190 block_no: 6678639 slot_leader_id: 6564907 size: 33439 time: 2021-12-26 22:54:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5464f0c6a935226db5e75a8f2d0f090b8eb1af502c91a2789b4a8e18bf767af5Block Operator
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