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 6680612 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 49029112 epoch_slot_no: 40312 block_no: 6680435 slot_leader_id: 4961402 size: 9321 time: 2021-12-27 08:56:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642f07ae4c7b4717dffab5a28e5298017d400ab5c131fe634f73a56500673a7bBlock Operator
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