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 6678915 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 48994792 epoch_slot_no: 5992 block_no: 6678738 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 38004 time: 2021-12-26 23:24:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb41d2834d657ab40eb43b0034a29c0345e42b2a0f238606550e23f372cb1ce37Block Operator
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