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 6679047 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 48996860 epoch_slot_no: 8060 block_no: 6678870 slot_leader_id: 5152259 size: 12883 time: 2021-12-26 23:59:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d611493e59d306378477318a71e530ad5392c1f864a19abab377152589dd3bcBlock Operator
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