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 6680879 Details
Epoch: 311 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 49034314 epoch_slot_no: 45514 block_no: 6680702 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 28748 time: 2021-12-27 10:23:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04a7aa50dc29e69c37628cbd52a1bf396a188f64f3e172a42a761ee11f7ee270Block Operator
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