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 6680448 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 49026165 epoch_slot_no: 37365 block_no: 6680271 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 64884 time: 2021-12-27 08:07:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66071b5ccd59ddcb4a4bdf731cc80c37b396456fe9db97af8d5db3a5191e6f7aBlock Operator
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