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 6679757 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 49010821 epoch_slot_no: 22021 block_no: 6679580 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 28293 time: 2021-12-27 03:51:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf54a07728c18ae7aa6f42b829c41b88591b69a68e9449ab1a843bd10b9bdfb6Block Operator
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