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 6680861 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49033990 epoch_slot_no: 45190 block_no: 6680684 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 25715 time: 2021-12-27 10:18:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6f95931da46d58f9c52c18268073bbd452103249d984ce44755777ec8e2f509Block Operator
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