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 6680415 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 49025317 epoch_slot_no: 36517 block_no: 6680238 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 5958 time: 2021-12-27 07:53:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa79aa832c7d3763a5047aaa1ac6a54c7b10727238e018f6a9268d3c87989faa2Block Operator
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