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 6680420 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 49025387 epoch_slot_no: 36587 block_no: 6680243 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 3788 time: 2021-12-27 07:54:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5035ae25f30431af6b6280e19e38302fa7b23746eff3c7c8fe6f164a701a7861Block Operator
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