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 6679103 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 48997966 epoch_slot_no: 9166 block_no: 6678926 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 2267 time: 2021-12-27 00:17:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb60e3c15241fc464825da9192cdeafbf003bada5891ce70a5596cff012f532Block Operator
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