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 6680533 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 49027782 epoch_slot_no: 38982 block_no: 6680356 slot_leader_id: 6574510 size: 25966 time: 2021-12-27 08:34:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072b4568dce3901f21efd0a50e4a7b08d100ee2c0f1f1ab363b6f2ee02d59013Block Operator
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