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 6680007 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49016635 epoch_slot_no: 27835 block_no: 6679830 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 23794 time: 2021-12-27 05:28:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68f854960c46ec36aca869bb41fef74255d7f42e75a50797b9a27bd1d69d1b1Block Operator
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