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 6680868 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49034149 epoch_slot_no: 45349 block_no: 6680691 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 12342 time: 2021-12-27 10:20:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7f6bddecf7df85ccd3a98bc020833ed1a5333fa6e1694aa833b6ce0b4f6fa8cBlock Operator
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