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 6660084 Details
Epoch: 310 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 48607612 epoch_slot_no: 50812 block_no: 6659907 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 70943 time: 2021-12-22 11:51:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e420c16a574d10b3f507c28088f80cbc1796f492e3796d43fe4c0f78842daf7Block Operator
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