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 6679472 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49005615 epoch_slot_no: 16815 block_no: 6679295 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 10719 time: 2021-12-27 02:25:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347a8c1f6681e3aa91c2f21780c54b10cc3009d6280af85f43c0fd737754d68fBlock Operator
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