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 6679168 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 48999392 epoch_slot_no: 10592 block_no: 6678991 slot_leader_id: 6023333 size: 11924 time: 2021-12-27 00:41:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8310c3120b0a37c2a5caf377810ce00e4179e4fd5f9df478995b3b7166ab3334Block Operator
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