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 6679852 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 49013082 epoch_slot_no: 24282 block_no: 6679675 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 4296 time: 2021-12-27 04:29:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2b4988eaee6d0e797d32ffffc10de8ec6ebe7d2a6b78608c4fe2fba2aa88715Block Operator
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