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 6679565 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 49007229 epoch_slot_no: 18429 block_no: 6679388 slot_leader_id: 5954423 size: 17901 time: 2021-12-27 02:52:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8039a04127ba2c7664731fdaefab8149f79a9092a96f5f71ac72d20625c5595Block Operator
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