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 6680465 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 49026498 epoch_slot_no: 37698 block_no: 6680288 slot_leader_id: 6607377 size: 13548 time: 2021-12-27 08:13:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d0c1df7fc115d6af6a237e59344b498a2674ba16811b3c709badb78751df3d4Block Operator
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