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 6679954 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 49015468 epoch_slot_no: 26668 block_no: 6679777 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 36595 time: 2021-12-27 05:09:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7113830281b80df8e75d286f27ee0b6b008d2641c1f3240bd8fcc36b32f1ab30Block Operator
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