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 6680684 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 49030752 epoch_slot_no: 41952 block_no: 6680507 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 16311 time: 2021-12-27 09:24:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5dc47e5551dd4651cb2467b72a1700b26f77202b1186b5c3525c1bb6751a47Block Operator
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