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 6679970 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 49015784 epoch_slot_no: 26984 block_no: 6679793 slot_leader_id: 5654655 size: 12303 time: 2021-12-27 05:14:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa27f708393abb28b3dc8cb6c7badefb935450b65b56da5fa6bcd43be44129d1dBlock Operator
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