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 6679540 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 49006688 epoch_slot_no: 17888 block_no: 6679363 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 21115 time: 2021-12-27 02:42:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f7bfd813a45731f29e73887ad7ee406bf27eceaa0c2e73dc144a3af99afe82Block Operator
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