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 6678914 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 48994762 epoch_slot_no: 5962 block_no: 6678737 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 44650 time: 2021-12-26 23:24:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b7248c93a69a0307d537ac4c5c574b254e0941de107a6fa9216f69ebf0fd30Block Operator
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