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 6680599 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 49028816 epoch_slot_no: 40016 block_no: 6680422 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 13430 time: 2021-12-27 08:51:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22c90f51502e239918211d64792ead408b7d408774db94b2fec785542a5864caBlock Operator
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