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 6680032 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49017203 epoch_slot_no: 28403 block_no: 6679855 slot_leader_id: 6248077 size: 12123 time: 2021-12-27 05:38:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9847b38bed69626c56a7e0b3d561177fe4dd51894fef8337781fd32aaab91972Block Operator
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