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 6680779 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 49032483 epoch_slot_no: 43683 block_no: 6680602 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 10269 time: 2021-12-27 09:52:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc02ac5b2145847d7887e339e3edfbcf418ec92b17c7cef462ceb113ce769c853Block Operator
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