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 6660044 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 48606743 epoch_slot_no: 49943 block_no: 6659867 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 35692 time: 2021-12-22 11:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7742109f035b47f60ba9dad45b1f2f98d5f157b9c5fac7fb8dbfeb2715777cfBlock Operator
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